Michael Ray Richardson, a former NBA star who later became one of the few players to receive a ban, has died.

The New York Knicks announced the death of Richardson on Tuesday. He was 70. His death comes shortly after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, his attorney and friend John Zelbst told Andscape.

“The basketball world and anyone Michael came in contact with lost a great sportsman,” Zelbst said. “He lived life to the fullest. He overcame the most incredible odds to accomplish what he did in life.”

“He serves as an example on how to redeem yourself and make something of yourself. I think he is the greatest NBA player that has never been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Incredible player -- player, person and family man.”

Richardson, nicknamed “Sugar,” also spent time with the

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