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15. Micheal Ray Richardson

Nicknamed “Sugar” for his smooth style, Richardson was the fourth overall pick out of the University of Montana in the 1978 draft by the New York Knicks. The Denver native earned four All-Star nods and three NBA steals titles over a standout eight-year career that also included stops with the Golden State Warriors and the New Jersey Nets. In his best NBA season, 1984-85, he averaged 20.1 points, 8.2 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and led the league with 3.0 steals per game, earning Comeback Player of the Year honors as a Net.

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