Famous People with Name Nathaniel

Nathaniel Bowman            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Nathaniel Bowman: was an American basketball player.A 6'10" center from Wichita State University, Bowman played five seasons (1966–1971) in the National Basketball Association and one season (1971–1972) in the American Basketball Association as a member of the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Buffalo Braves, and Pittsburgh Condors. He won an NBA Championship as a reserve for the Knicks in 1970. In his NBA/ABA career, Bowman tallied 745 total points and 878 total rebounds. He was a good rebounder, but a poor shooter who had a problem with committing personal fouls, thus earning the nickname "Nate the Snake." In his professional career, he committed more personal fouls than he scored field goals.

Nathaniel Clifton            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Nathaniel Clifton: was an American multi-sport athlete best known as the first African American to sign a contract to play in the National Basketball Association.

Nathaniel Hawthorne            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Nathaniel Hawthorne: was an American former pro basketball player. He spent three seasons in the NBA, one with the Los Angeles Lakers (1973-74) and two with the Phoenix Suns (1974–76). The Mount Vernon, Illinois native attended Southern Illinois University prior to his NBA stint. He died at age 54 outside his home in Tempe, Arizona, suffering a massive heart attack.

Nathaniel Nate McMillan            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Nathaniel Nate McMillan: is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. Prior to his coaching stint with the Blazers, McMillan was head coach of the Seattle SuperSonics for five years, after succeeding Paul Westphal in 2000.

Nathaniel Cornelius Nate Robinson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Nathaniel Cornelius Nate Robinson: is an American professional basketball player who plays for the New York Knicks of the NBA.Robinson is one of the shortest players in the league, listed at 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) (and measured at 5 ft. 7.75 in (1.72 m)), but has a vertical leap of 43.5 inches (110 cm). Robinson won the Slam Dunk Contest at the 2006 NBA All-Star Weekend.