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ARCATA, Calif. – NBA Hall of Famer and former Golden State Warriors great Nate Thurmond will be the keynote speaker at the 31st Annual Celebrity Dinner & Sports Auction to be held on Saturday, April 9.
 
The event will be held in Lumberjack Arena and tickets are $100. Last year the event raised more than $259,000. Previous guest speakers have included Tim Brown, Rick Barry, Jim Harbaugh, Misty May, Joe Frazier and Steve Young. All funds raised at the event go toward scholarships for student-athletes.
 
Standing at 6-foot-11, Thurmond was one of the NBA's most intimidating players and is still regarded as one of the Association's best all-time big men. The Hall of Famer played 14 professional seasons after being drafted third overall by the San Francisco Warriors in 1963. Thurmond was a seven-time all star and still holds the NBA record for most rebounds in a quarter with 18. He averaged 15.0 points and 15.0 rebounds per game and was also the first player to ever record a quadruple-double.
 
"It will be great to be in Lumberjack Arena for the event, because it allows us to have plenty of room for all aspects of the auction," said Associate Athletic Director Tom Trepiak. "Anyone who may have been shut out in the past because we sold out will have an opportunity to attend in the larger facility. Humboldt County is an amazing, giving community. This event has maintained its high numbers over the years because of the many, generous individuals and businesses who care about the lives of young people."
 
Former HSU President Alistair McCrone will be the Honored Guest at the event.