NEW YORK, July 16, 2016 -– NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding the passing of Nate Thurmond:
“Nate Thurmond was a giant of his era and one of the greatest players in the history of our game.
[RATTO: Defensive dominator Thurmond one of NBA's most underrated all-time]
"A fierce competitor with an incredible array of skills, Nate had a remarkable Hall of Fame career that included the first quadruple-double in NBA history. Nate brought the same passion to his longtime community-relations role with the Golden State Warriors, who benefited from his deep knowledge of the game and warmth and kindness to everyone he encountered for more than 30 years.