softfilter Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Akron Ohio native,after battle with leukemia at the age of 74. Golden State all star and was instrumental latter in his career playing with the Cavaliers during the 1976 Miracle at Richfield season getting Cleveland to the Eastern Conference finals against Boston which the Celtics won in six. His number 42 is retired with the Warriors & Cavs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Sad news RIP Nate One of only four players in history to average 15 boards per game over his entire career ... Had 18 in ONE QUARTER in a game in '65 An all-time great . . . Edited July 16, 2016 by Lucas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g under p Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I can remember him playing. I think he played center for Golden State. Solid old school player may he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 RIP Nate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I can remember him playing. I think he played center for Golden State. Solid old school player may he rest in peace. Yep. He was traded to the Bulls for Clifford Ray in 1974 the season before the Warriors won the Championship. However his number did get retired and he is still seen as a legend for the franchise. Definite. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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