Nate Thurmond: Kareem's most feared defender

Nate Thurmond was a straight up DAWG, he was one of the best centers of all time and was very underrated throughout his career.

[@derekyoung1710]

Much love Too N a t e This was the error When we had real Centers

[@Basically_Basketball]

Seriously, Nate was a beast, its a shame we don't have players like him in the league anymore

[@kuvasz5252]

A great, unheralded center. The '65 SF Warriors had both Nate Thurmond as well as Wilt Chamberlain. The first time I saw Hakeem Olajuwon in the NCCA in '83 I thought he played the game like Nate Thurmond did.

[@Basically_Basketball]

I never really thought about the Hakeem Olajuwon and Nate Thurmond comparison, but you're totally right, the rebounding and defensive skills and intensity are very similar.