Nate Thurmond

Hall of Fame center; the courts' namesake

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Born: July 25, 1941, Akron

Died: July 16, 2016

Education: National Inventors Hall of Fame STEM High School, Bowling Green State University

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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SF's Panhandle basketball courts reopen in Warriors colors after renovation

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Died 2016; No. 42 retired by the Warriors

The Nate Thurmond Panhandle basketball courts reopened Oct. 14 after a $100,000 renovation. Crews milled and leveled the asphalt, recoated it in Warriors blue and yellow, and installed new rims and backboards. A hand-painted 42 marks center court for Thurmond, the Hall of Famer the courts are named for.

Updated Oct 25