Micheal Ray Richardson, once a four-time NBA All-Star, saw his career end due to drugs during the 1980s cocaine era. The NBA cracked down on drug use, leading to bans and suspensions, prompting a cultural shift towards mental health awareness.
NBA's 1980s Drug Crisis: Then and Now
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