![]() Williams, circa 1968 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Columbia, Louisiana | May 2, 1950
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | McClymonds (Oakland, California) |
College | Utah State (1969–1971) |
NBA draft | 1971: Hardship round, 1 |
Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
Playing career | 1971–1979 |
Position | Small forward / shooting guard |
Number | 22, 33 |
Career history | |
1971–1975 | Cincinnati Royals/Kansas City-Omaha Kings |
1975–1978 | New Orleans Jazz |
1978–1979 | Golden State Warriors |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Nathaniel Russell Williams (born May 2, 1950) is a former professional basketball player.[1] A 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 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.