Thurmond was a BGSU Hall of Famer and one of the greatest players in NBA history.
Nate Thurmond, a member of the BGSU Athletics and Naismith Memorial Basketball Halls of Fame, has passed away following a short battle with leukemia. He was 74.
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
If you're looking to make an argument for the best basketball player in MAC history, both while playing in the MAC and in the NBA, Thurmond makes an excellent candidate.