Nate Williams (basketball, born 1950) facts for kids
Williams, circa 1968
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 2, 1950 Columbia, Louisiana, U.S. |
| High school | McClymonds (Oakland, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Utah State (1969–1971) |
| NBA Draft | 1971 / Round: Hardship / Pick: 1 |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Pro career | 1971–1979 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1975 | Cincinnati Royals/Kansas City-Omaha Kings |
| 1975–1978 | New Orleans Jazz |
| 1978–1979 | Golden State Warriors |
Nathaniel Russell Williams (born May 2, 1950) is a former professional basketball player. He was a talented player known as a swingman, meaning he could play both small forward and shooting guard. Nate Williams played for eight and a half seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He played for several teams during his career. These included the Cincinnati Royals, which later became the Kansas City-Omaha Kings. He also played for the New Orleans Jazz and the Golden State Warriors.
Early Life and College Basketball
Nate Williams was born in Columbia, Louisiana. He went to McClymonds High School in Oakland, California. After high school, he played college basketball at Utah State University from 1969 to 1971.
Becoming an NBA Player
In 1971, Nate Williams was chosen first in a special NBA draft. This was called the Hardship Draft. It was for college players who wanted to join the NBA early. Being the first pick was a big deal!
NBA Career Highlights
Nate Williams played in the NBA from 1971 to 1979. His best season was in 1973–74 while playing for the Kansas City-Omaha Kings. During that season, he scored an average of 15.5 points per game. He also grabbed 4.2 rebounds and made 2.2 assists per game.
Throughout his NBA career, Nate Williams scored a total of 7,709 points. He was a valuable player for all the teams he played for.
See also
In Spanish: Nate Williams para niños
