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Nate Thurmond Retired

Center · Golden State Warriors · 7'0", 250 lb · Drafted 1963
Hall of FameGolden State Warriors
NBAGolden State WarriorsCenters
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In short

Nate Thurmond is a retired center best known with the Golden State Warriors. Elite defensive, rebounding center. Career averages: 15 points, 15 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

Scoring map · Nate’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Nate Thurmond is a retired Hall of Famer. Elite defensive, rebounding center.

He averaged 15 points, 15 rebounds and 2.7 assists over his career.

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Career avg
15 ppg
Center
Rebounds
15 rpg
career
Assists
2.7 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Nate Thurmond is a retired center, most associated with the Golden State Warriors.

Elite defensive, rebounding center.

He retired with career averages of 15 points, 15 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Elite defensive, rebounding center.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Golden State Warriors name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring72
Playmaking48
Rebounding86
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism68
Clutch58
Hall of FameGolden State Warriors
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Elite defensive, rebounding center.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
15
per game
Career RPG
15
per game
Career APG
2.7
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyElite defensive, rebounding center.

Hardware

7×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Golden State Warriors name.

Nate Thurmond's career is complete: Elite defensive, rebounding center.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — a standout with the Golden State Warriors.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Nate Thurmond's career averages?

Nate Thurmond averaged 15 points, 15 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

Is Nate Thurmond retired?

Yes — Nate Thurmond is a retired center and a Hall of Famer.