Nick Collison spent his entire career with the Seattle SuperSonics, later renamed the Thunder in 2008.
12 Facts About Nick Collison
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Nick Collison was drafted by the SuperSonics in the first round of the 2003 NBA draft and retired as a member of the Thunder in 2018.
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Nick Collison was born in Orange City, Iowa and grew up in Fort Dodge and Iowa Falls.
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Nick Collison attended Iowa Falls High School and was a McDonald's All-American in 1999.
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Nick Collison finished his college career as the leading scorer in the history of the Big 12 Conference.
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Nick Collison played for the United States national team at the 2002 FIBA World Championship.
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That postseason, on May 15,2011, Nick Collison helped the Thunder to a Western Conference Semifinals Game 7 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, with eight points and a playoff career-high 12 rebounds.
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In 2012, Nick Collison helped the Thunder make the leap to the next level, and reach the NBA Finals, where they lost in five games to the Miami Heat, who were led by Nick Collison's fellow 2003 draftees LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.
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On February 3,2015, Nick Collison signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract extension with the Thunder.
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On July 21,2017, Nick Collison re-signed with the Thunder to a one-year, minimum salary deal.
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On May 10,2018, Nick Collison announced his retirement from professional basketball.
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Nick Collison appeared on the cover of the 989 Sports video game NCAA Final Four 2004.