Nate Thurmond
American basketball player (1941–2016)
Biography
Nathaniel Thurmond (July 25, 1941 – July 16, 2016) was an American professional basketball player who spent the majority of his 14-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Golden State Warriors franchise. He played the center and power forward positions. Thurmond was a seven-time All-Star and the first player in NBA history to record an official quadruple-double. In 1965, he grabbed 42 rebounds in a game; only Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell recorded more rebounds in an NBA game. Thurmond was named a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985, one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, and part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.
Known to fans as "Nate the Great", Thurmond had his No. 42 jersey retired by both the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Chicago Bulls
- Golden State Warriors
- Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball
Quick answers about Nate Thurmond
- How old was Nate Thurmond?
- Nate Thurmond died on July 16, 2016 at the age of 74.
- When is Nate Thurmond's birthday?
- Nate Thurmond was born on July 25, 1941.
- Where was Nate Thurmond born?
- Nate Thurmond was born in Akron.
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- Nate Thurmond's zodiac sign is Leo.
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- Nate Thurmond is 2.11 m (6′11″) tall.
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- Nate Thurmond is a citizen of United States.
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- Nate Thurmond is known as basketball player, restaurateur.
