4-time NBA All-Star who was banned from the league dies at 70

Michael Ray Richardson, a four-time NBA All-Star guard for the New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets, has died. He was 70.

Richardson’s death was announced by the Knicks on Tuesday. No cause of death was provided.

“We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Knick Michael Ray Richardson,” the Knicks wrote in a post on X . “One of the fiercest defensive players of his era, the four-time NBA All-Star made an incredible impact on the Knicks during his four seasons with the franchise. Our deepest condolences go to his family, friends and teammates.”

The Nets also issued a statement remembering the late Richardson.

“We’re saddened to hear of the passing of former Nets All-Star, Michael Ray Richardson,” the team wrote in a post to X . “The Nets send their deepest condolences to the