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 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.

Dick Van Arsdale was the first Phoenix Sun when the franchise joined the NBA in 1968. He took their first steps when he drove for a layup for the Suns’ first points.

Just months after the death of Phoenix Suns icon Al McCoy, legendary player Dick Van Arsdale has died, according to a team statement.Known as the "Original Sun" after he was Phoenix's top pick in ...

The Phoenix Suns announced that Dick Van Arsdale, who spent nine seasons with the team, has died at 81 years old. Van Arsdale spent 12 years in the NBA , after being drafted in the second round of ...

PHOENIX – We are deeply saddened by the passing of Suns legend Dick Van Arsdale, the “Original Sun” and a member of our Ring of Honor. The first selection in the expansion draft to build the ...

Dick Van Arsdale became known as “The Original Sun,” the first player for a franchise that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season. For a few months, however, he was “The Reluctant ...

PHOENIX -- 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.

Van Arsdale and his twin, Tom, were teammates in Phoenix, for their final NBA season in 1976-77. Dick Van Arsdale remained connected with the Suns as a broadcaster, general manager and senior vice ...

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 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.