Warriors Great Nate Thurmond Dies at 74

Nate Thurmond, former Golden State Warriors great, died early Saturday morning at the age of 74 following a battle with leukemia.

Voted one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history, Thurmond’s accolades include seven All-Star selections, and an induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985. On Oct. 18, 1974, Big Nate became the first player in league history to record a quadruple-double when he scored 22 points, grabbed 14 boards, dished out 13 assists, and blocked 12 shots against the Atlanta Hawks.

Since the news of Thurmond’s death, many people have shared a few words as they mourn his death.

We are saddened by the passing of a true Warriors Legend. Rest in Peace, Nate Thurmond. pic.twitter.com/4JT9aftJlg

— 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

Damn man!!! R.I.P Akron's own Nate Thurmond. Knowing u played in the same rec league as me growing up gave me hope of making it out! Thanks!

— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 16, 2016

Cavaliers statement on passing of Nate Thurmond. pic.twitter.com/wB1PoRYt5C

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) July 16, 2016

RIP Nate Thurmond

— Andre Iguodala (@andre) July 16, 2016

So sad to hear of the passing of my good friend, #warriors legend Nate Thurmond. A Hall of Famer on and off the court. #ripbignate

— Larry Beil (@LarryBeilABC7) July 16, 2016

NBA commissioner Adam Silver released a statement to give his condolences on behalf of the league’s front office upon the passing of the NBA legend.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding the passing of Nate Thurmond pic.twitter.com/Dyy6ul4kWr

— NBA (@NBA) July 16, 2016

source: complex.com BY JOSE MARTINEZ