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Michael Ray Richardson Retired

Guard · New York Knicks · 6'3", 190 lb · Drafted 1978
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In short

Michael Ray Richardson is a retired guard best known with the New York Knicks. Sugar; a four-time All-Star lead guard. Career averages: 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 7 assists per game.

Scoring map · Michael’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 7% of scoring, 6% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 4% of scoring, 6% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (L)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Michael Ray Richardson is a retired NBA guard. Sugar; a four-time All-Star lead guard.

He averaged 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 7 assists over his career.

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Career avg
14.8 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
5.5 rpg
career
Assists
7 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Michael Ray Richardson is a retired guard, most associated with the New York Knicks.

Sugar; a four-time All-Star lead guard.

He retired with career averages of 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 7 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Career

Sugar; a four-time All-Star lead guard.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired guard and New York Knicks name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Retired standout · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
74/100
Scoring72
Playmaking68
Rebounding54
Perimeter D54
Rim protection26
Spacing56
Athleticism66
Clutch56
RetiredNew York Knicks
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The career

Sugar; a four-time All-Star lead guard.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
14.8
per game
Career RPG
5.5
per game
Career APG
7
per game

Where he sits in history

CareerSugar; a four-time All-Star lead guard.

Hardware

4×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired guard and New York Knicks name.

Michael Ray Richardson's career is complete: Sugar; a four-time All-Star lead guard.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the New York Knicks.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Michael Ray Richardson's career averages?

Michael Ray Richardson averaged 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 7 assists per game.

Is Michael Ray Richardson in the Hall of Fame?

Michael Ray Richardson is a retired guard and a notable pro, though not currently a Hall of Fame inductee.