Dick Van Arsdale, a former New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns star, has died. He was 81. The Suns chose him with the first pick of their expansion draft in 1968.

The Knicks selected Van Arsdale in the 1965 NBA Draft after his collegiate career at Indiana, and he averaged 12.8 points per game in 236 games while adding 5.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game ...

After three seasons with the Knicks, Dick Van Arsdale went to the newly formed Phoenix Suns and was an All-Star from 1968-71 — two of which (1970, ’71) overlapped with his brother.

Prior to his professional career, Van Arsdale spent three seasons at Indiana where he was awarded All Big Ten honors in his junior year after averaging 22.3 points. Our Latest NBA Stories ...

December 17 - Dick Van Arsdale, the first player added to the roster of the expansion Phoenix Suns in 1968, died at age 81. No cause of death was revealed for Van Arsdale, known as the "Original ...

PHOENIX (AP) — Dick Van Arsdale, a three-time All-Star who became the first Phoenix Suns player after being selected by the franchise in the 1968 expansion draft, has died. He was 81. The Suns ...

Dick Van Arsdale, a three-time All-Star who, with his brother, Tom, was half of the first set of identical twins to play in the N.B.A. after starring and confusing opponents and teammates alike in ...

Jerry Colangelo, former Phoenix Suns owner, remembers franchise icon Dick Van Arsdale, nicknamed "the Original Sun," who passed away on Dec. 16.

Dick Van Arsdale, a former second-round pick of the Knicks who later became known as the “Original Sun,” has died, the Suns announced Monday on social media. He was 81 years old. No cause of ...