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Swen Nater was born on 14 January, 1950 in Den Helder, Netherlands, is a Dutch basketball player. Discover Swen Nater's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?

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Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 14 January, 1950
Birthday 14 January
Birthplace Den Helder, Netherlands
Nationality Netherlands

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Swen Nater Height, Weight & Measurements

At 74 years old, Swen Nater height is 2.11 m and Weight 109 kg.

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Height 2.11 m
Weight 109 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Swen Nater Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Swen Nater worth at the age of 74 years old? Swen Nater’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Swen Nater's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1950

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.

1972

Nater was drafted by The Floridians in the 1972 ABA Draft, and then by the Virginia Squires in the June 1972 ABA dispersal draft after the Floridians' demise.

1973

Nater was also drafted in the first round of the 1973 NBA draft with the 16th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks; he was the first NBA first-round pick to have played in the NCAA without ever starting a college game.

Milwaukee offered him $50,000.

In August 1973, he opted to sign a three-year, $300,000 contract with the Squires, who spread the payments over seven years.

On November 21, 1973, the Squires traded Nater to the San Antonio Spurs for a draft pick and $300,000.

With the Spurs, Nater was the ABA Rookie of the Year after averaging 14.1 points and 12.6 rebounds for the season.

1974

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.

Nater was born in the Netherlands in Den Helder.

His parents divorced when he was three years old.

When his mother remarried and the family's economic situation deteriorated, she, her husband, and Nater's younger brother moved to the United States, leaving Nater and his sister in an orphanage.

After three years it appeared they would remain in the Netherlands until a television show, It Could Be You (a forerunner to This Is Your Life), discovered the situation and brought the two siblings to America to be reunited—on TV—with the rest of the family.

At age nine, he was in a new country and did not speak a word of English.

He took his stepfather's name and was known as Swen Langeberg.

Nater did not get along with his stepfather, who did not want him to play basketball.

Nater graduated from Long Beach Wilson High School in Long Beach, California.

He tried out for their basketball team as a junior, but he was cut.

He had arrived at the first practice barefoot but was told by the coach he needed shoes.

His family unable to afford them, Nater returned to practice with shoes stolen from a teammate.

The coach told Nater to leave.

He did not try out as a senior.

Nater attended and played basketball at Cypress College, a junior college in Cypress, California (where he met his wife, Marlene).

He played little as a freshman, but was a Community College All-American as a sophomore.

He earned a scholarship to UCLA.

After leaving Cypress, he changed back to his father's name, Nater.

He had already moved out from his stepfather's home after he forbade Nater from playing at Cypress.

Nater redshirted his first year with the UCLA Bruins.

He helped John Wooden's squads win two NCAA titles.

He was a backup to Bill Walton, and averaged just 3.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game as a senior.

He never started a collegiate game—his primary role was helping to develop Walton in practice.

He led the ABA in field goal percentage in 1974 and led the league in rebounding in 1975.

He was named to the All-ABA Second Team in 1974 and 1975 and participated in the ABA All-Star Game both seasons.

During his three seasons in the ABA, Nater played for the Spurs, Squires, and the New York Nets.

Nater's NBA career began with the Milwaukee Bucks.

1976

During the 1976-77 NBA season, Nater amassed three games where he had at least 20 rebounds and 20 points, including a 30 point and 33 rebound performance in a 126-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks on December 19, 1976.

After the season ended, Milwaukee traded Nater to the Buffalo Braves for Buffalo's first round draft pick, which Milwaukee used to select Marques Johnson.

When the Braves moved to San Diego and became the Clippers a year later, Nater became a local favorite.

1979

Nater led the NBA in rebounding average during the 1979–80 season, making him the only player ever to lead both the NBA and ABA in rebounding.