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Hace 4 días · Only four players, Nate Thurmond, David Robinson, Alvin Robertson, and Hakeem Olajuwan, have ever done it. As it’s so rare, those games are seen as some of the best individual performances of all time. Innovative Moves. For the most part, iconic NBA moments revolve around huge shots or special nights.
Hace 5 días · An earlier compilation we linked to claimed only four players blocked it - Wilt Chamberlain, Nate Thurmond, Bill Russell and Bill Willoughby. Turns out that’s not true. This video shows several...
Hace 1 día · Nate Thurmond made history in the NBA in 1974 by achieving the first quadruple-double, demonstrating an exceptional and well-rounded performance on the court. This rare feat highlights Thurmond’s remarkable skills and versatility as a player, as well as his ability to impact multiple facets of the game simultaneously.
Hace 7 horas · Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has been named to the 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie First Team, the NBA announced today.
Hace 5 días · A native of Akron, Ohio, Nate Thurmond was a dominating force at the center position throughout his illustrious career. Known for his exceptional defensive prowess, Thurmond's shot-blocking and rebounding abilities consistently stymied opposing offenses.
Hace 3 días · Prior to the 1963–64 NBA season, the Warriors drafted big man Nate Thurmond to go along with Chamberlain. The Warriors won the Western Division crown that season, but lost the 1964 NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, four games to one.
Hace 1 día · Selections Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, formerly known as Lew Alcindor, has been on 11 All-Defensive teams. Walt Frazier is the only player to have been on all of the first seven All-Defensive first teams. Patrick Ewing is the only Jamaican-born player to have been on an All-Defensive team. Dennis Rodman has been on the All-Defensive first team seven times. Scottie Pippen made the All-Defensive first ...
