Nate Williams | |
Width: | 150px |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 5 |
Weight Lb: | 215 |
Nationality: | American |
Birth Date: | 2 May 1950 |
Birth Place: | Columbia, Louisiana |
High School: | McClymonds (Oakland, California) |
College: | Utah State (1969–1971) |
Draft Year: | 1971 |
Draft Round: | Hardship |
Draft Pick: | 1 |
Draft Team: | Cincinnati Royals |
Career Start: | 1971 |
Career End: | 1979 |
Career Number: | 22, 33 |
Career Position: | Small forward / shooting guard |
Years1: | – |
Team1: | Cincinnati Royals/Kansas City-Omaha Kings |
Years2: | – |
Team2: | New Orleans Jazz |
Years3: | – |
Team3: | Golden State Warriors |
Bbr: | willina01 |
Nathaniel Russell Williams (born May 2, 1950) is a former professional basketball player.[1] A 6feet swingman from Utah State University, Williams was selected first in the 1971 NBA Hardship Draft, a supplemental draft for college underclassman. He played eight and a half seasons (1971 - 1979) in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Cincinnati Royals/Kansas City-Omaha Kings, New Orleans Jazz, and Golden State Warriors. His finest season took place in 1973–74, when he averaged 15.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists for the Kings. He ended his NBA career with 7,709 total points.