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NBA Star Michael Ray Richardson Dies at 70

12/26/2025

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Michael Ray Richardson, a four-time NBA All-Star, died at age 70 in Lawton, Oklahoma, after a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Known as "Sugar," he was banned from the NBA in 1986 for drug violations.
Despite substance abuse, he became a coach and community advocate, leading teams to multiple championships.
He co-authored a book about his life, and his son Michael Amir Junior Richardson plays professional soccer in Italy.

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Michael Ray Richardson, a four-time NBA All-Star, died at age 70 in Lawton, Oklahoma, after a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Known as "Sugar," he was banned from the NBA in 1986 for drug violations.
Despite substance abuse, he became a coach and community advocate, leading teams to multiple championships.
He co-authored a book about his life, and his son Michael Amir Junior Richardson plays professional soccer in Italy.