A legend in the making, and the only person ever to be banned by the NBA for life is back with the Nuggets organization. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Micheal Ray Richardson’s life has come full circle. From growing up in a single-parent home in Denver to being the toast of New York to banishment, exile and shame and back again. The four-time All-Star, two-time All-Defensive team member and the first player ever banned for life by the NBA has returned to Denver and joined the Nuggets. A shining star drafted two spots in front of Larry Bird in 1978, Micheal Ray was billed as “the next Walt Frazier” in New York and looked every bit the part his first couple years in the league. During the 1979-80 season he became the first player in NBA history to lead the league in both assists (10.1 apg) and steals (3.23 spg), setting New York Knicks franchise records in both categories.</div> Story & Interview
