Billy Ray Bates (born May 31, 1956) is a retired American professional basketball player. Bates played shooting guard at McAdams High in Mississippi and attended Kentucky State University.

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May 20, 2025 · Bates, who flashed across the sky like an exploding Elon Musk rocket during his short stint in the NBA from 1980-83, was declared dead on a recent TNT broadcast by the two former …

Apr 22, 2025 · During “Inside the NBA” on Sunday, Charles Barkley asked whether former Trail Blazers, Bullets and Lakers guard Billy Ray Bates was still alive. And that’s when it all went south fast, with...

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Apr 22, 2025 · During “Inside the NBA” on Sunday, Charles Barkley asked whether former Trail Blazers, Bullets and Lakers guard Billy Ray Bates was still alive. And that’s when it all went south fast, with co …

Apr 21, 2025 · After signing a 10-day contract with the Portland Trail Blazers in February 1980, the 6'4" guard quickly became a crowd favorite for his slam dunks and energetic playing style. He once …

Billy Ray Bates played 4 seasons for the Trail Blazers, Lakers and Bullets. He averaged 11.7 points in 187 regular-season games.

Known for crowd-pleasing dunks and temperamental demeanor, Bates played the last 27 minutes of his NBA career with the Lakers toward the end of the 1982-83 season. After his release by the Lakers...

Billy Ray Bates (born May 31, 1956) is a retired American professional basketball player. Bates played shooting guard at McAdams High in Mississippi and attended Kentucky State University.