Nater shooting with UCLA in 1972–73 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1950-01-14) January 14, 1950 Den Helder, Netherlands |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wilson (Long Beach, California) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1973: 1st round, 16th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Playing career | 1973–1985 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 31, 10, 35, 41 |
| Career history | |
| 1973 | Virginia Squires |
| 1973–1975 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1975–1976 | New York Nets |
| 1976 | Virginia Squires |
| 1976–1977 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1977–1983 | Buffalo Braves / San Diego Clippers |
| 1983–1984 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1984–1985 | Australian Udine |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 8,980 (12.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 8,340 (11.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,235 (1.7 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Swen Erick Nater (born January 14, 1950) is a Dutch former professional basketball player. He played primarily in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA), and is the only player to have led both the NBA and ABA in rebounding. Nater was a two-time ABA All-Star and was the 1974 ABA Rookie of the Year. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins, winning two National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) titles.