Nathaniel Russell Williams (born May 2, 1950) is a former professional basketball player. A swingman from Utah State University, Williams was selected first in the 1971 NBA Hardship Draft, a supplemental draft for college underclassman. He played eight and a half seasons (1971–1979) in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Cincinnati Royals/Kansas City-Omaha Kings, New Orleans Jazz, and Golden State Warriors. His finest season took place in 1973–74, when he averaged 15.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists for the Kings. He ended his NBA career with 7,709 total points. References 1950 births Living people African-American basketball players American men's basketball players Basketball players from Louisiana Cincinnati Royals draft picks Cincinnati Royals players Golden State Warriors players Kansas City Kings players New Orleans Jazz players People from Columbia, Louisiana Shooting guards Small forwards Utah State Aggies men's basketball players 21st-century African-American people 20th-century African-American sportspeople