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NBA Legend Michael Ray Richardson Dies at 70

12/6/2025

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Michael Ray Richardson, a four-time NBA All-Star, died in Lawton, Oklahoma, at age 70 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
He was known as "Sugar" and was banned from the NBA in 1986 for drug violations.
Richardson led the NBA in steals three times and earned the 1985 Comeback Player of the Year.
He later coached in various leagues and authored a book about his life.

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Michael Ray Richardson, a four-time NBA All-Star, died in Lawton, Oklahoma, at age 70 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
He was known as "Sugar" and was banned from the NBA in 1986 for drug violations.
Richardson led the NBA in steals three times and earned the 1985 Comeback Player of the Year.
He later coached in various leagues and authored a book about his life.