Michael Ray Richardson, a versatile guard who was banned from the NBA for violating its drug policy in the 1980s, has died.

Michael Ray Richardson, the four-time NBA All-Star who was known for his two-way play while playing for the Knicks, Warriors and Nets, died at the age of 70.

A four-time all-star and the NBA comeback player of the year in 1984-85, he fought drug addiction throughout his career.

Richardson played eight seasons in the NBA before being banned for violating the league's drug policy for a third time.

Former New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets star Michael Ray Richardson has died at age 70 following a prostate cancer ...

Michael Ray Richardson, who starred for the Knicks and Nets during eight NBA seasons, has died at age 70, the teams announced ...

Former Knicks star Micheal Ray Richardson, who was the first NBA player to ever be banned for life for drug violations, died ...