Nate Thurmond, the Golden State Warriors center who was voted one of the 50 best players in NBA history had died at the age of 75.
According to the NBA, Thurmond died after a short battle with leukemia.
Known as "Big Nate," Thurmond was a seven-time NBA All-Star and considered to be one of the greatest centers to ever play the game.
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985.
We are saddened by the passing of a true Warriors Legend. Rest in Peace, Nate Thurmond. pic.twitter.com/4JT9aftJlg
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 16, 2016
Warriors Legend and Hall of Famer Nate Thurmond passes away at 74. Read more here https://t.co/tvMkKPcdHl pic.twitter.com/X2A6UNu4s0
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) July 16, 2016
Rest In Peace to Nate Thurmond, one of the best that's ever played in the NBA. My prayers and best wishes go out to his family.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) July 16, 2016
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