RIP Nate Thurmond

HanSenSE · Jul 16, 2016

Among the top NBA centers in the 60s and 70s with Warriors. Still holds franchise rebound record.

Nate Thurmond dead at 74; Warriors legend battled leukemia

Starman · Jul 16, 2016

Formed the first real "Twin Towers" lineup with Wilt the first couple seasons of his career.

I guess his best semi-recent comparison would have been David Robinson.

Bud_Bundy · Jul 17, 2016

I watched him play at Bowling Green. Got his autograph once when I was a high school brat.

Michael_ Gee · Jul 18, 2016

Kareem said Thurmond toughest center he ever faced.

Earthman · Jul 18, 2016

Starman said:
Formed the first real "Twin Towers" lineup with Wilt the first couple seasons of his career.

I guess his best semi-recent comparison would have been David Robinson.

Would agree with the Robinson comparison. Can't really say why but also see a comparison to
Kevin Garnet.

Thurmond was a physical specimen that probably did not get the acclaim he deserved because
of playing in a era of Russell and Chamberlain. At his peak his numbers were off the charts
20 pts and 20 RBs a game.

jackfinarelli · Jul 18, 2016

Recall that the Warriors' front court for a season or two was Chamberlain, Thurmond and Wayne Hightower . If you want to give that trio a nickname, how about the Tall Cedars of Lebanon?