- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMichael Ray Richardson
- Nickname
- Sugar Ray
- Height6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- Richardson was a three-time All-Big Sky Conference player at Montana before being selected No. 4 in the 1978 NBA draft, two slots ahead of Larry Bird. He played for the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors and New Jersey Nets. In eight years, he was a four-time All-Star who led the league in steals three times. He was banned in 1986 after violating the drug policy for cocaine use. He played in the Continental Basketball Association and then finished his career in Europe. He later won five championships as a coach in the Continental Basketball Association and NBL Canada.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- SpousesRenee Martin (divorced)Kimberley(? - November 11, 2025) (his death)
- ChildrenAmir Richardson
- Parents
- RelativesSherry Richardson(Sibling)Dorothy Richardson(Sibling)Ineda Williams(Sibling)
- 4th overall pick from U. of Montana in 1978 NBA Draft.
- Guard for New York Knicks (1978-1982), Golden State Warriors (1982-1983) and New Jersey Nets (1983-1986).
- Brother of Sherry Richardson, Dorothy Richardson, and Ineda Williams.
- Son of Luddie Hicks.
- Father of Tasha Richardson, and Amir Richardson.
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