Nathaniel Russell "Nate" Williams (born May 2, 1950 in Columbia, Louisiana

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) is a former professional basketball

Basketball

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 player. A 6 in 5 in (1.96 m) swingman

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 from Utah State University

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, 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

National Basketball Association

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 (NBA) for the Cincinnati Royals

Sacramento Kings

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, Kansas City-Omaha Kings

Sacramento Kings

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, New Orleans Jazz

Utah Jazz

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, and Golden State Warriors

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. His finest season took place in 1973–74

1973-74 NBA season

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, 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.

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• Career Stats