Last Updated on September 12, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Micheal Ray Richardson:

  • Full Name: Micheal Ray Richardson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 11, 1955
  • Hometown: Lubbock, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 189 lbs (86 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 6 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: #20, #15
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Manual High School, Denver, Colorado
  • College: University of Montana (1974–1978)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 4th overall in the 1978 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1978–1982)
    • Golden State Warriors (1982–1983)
    • New Jersey Nets (1983–1986)
    • Later played in Europe after being banned from the NBA due to drug use (ban lifted in 1988)
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: Richardson has children, including a son, Brandon Richardson, who pursued basketball, but there is limited publicly available information on all his kids.
  • Siblings: Not much publicly available information on siblings

Micheal Ray Richardson, often referred to as “Sugar,” was known for his dynamic play, defense, and playmaking. He was a four-time NBA All-Star and led the league in both assists and steals. Despite his talent, his NBA career was cut short due to drug-related issues, but he later found success playing in Europe and coaching.