Michael Ray Richardson on the Dark Side of the NBA in the 1980's
In the late 1970's & early 1980's Michael Ray Richardson was the most touted young player in the NBA. The No. 4 overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft, Richardson played in the NBA for eight years with the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors and...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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In the late 1970's & early 1980's Michael Ray Richardson was the most touted young player in the NBA.
The No. 4 overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft, Richardson played in the NBA for eight years with the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors and New Jersey Nets. In his first 6 seasons, He was a four-time NBA All-Star, and led the league in steals in three seasons. Affectionately called "Sugar" for his "sweet game," he finished his playing days where his career had a renaissance in the Italian basketball league. Later became a head coach in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) and National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada).
Despite all his remarkable achievements, "Sugar" is most remembered today for being the 1 player to be banned for life from the NBA by then commissioner David Stern for breaking the leagues drug policy.
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