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Former Knick Dick Van Arsdale, the ‘Original Sun,’ dead at 81

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Dick Van Arsdale died Monday at 81 , the Suns announced on social media.

He was a former second -round pick of the Knicks who later became known as the “Original Sun” He helped spark the Suns ’ run to the 1976 NBA Finals , where they lost to the Celtics.

He also served as interim coach a decade after his retirement, guiding Phoenix to a 14-12 record.

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