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Remembering John Wooden: Swen Nater says thank you with poetry
June 13, 2010
Sports
The former backup center has composed and sent Wooden about 120 poems based on lessons the coach had taught him.
March 9, 2014
The former center at UCLA shows his appreciation through verse.
Clippers
The Clippers reduced their National Basketball Assn. roster to the 12-man limit, waiving veteran center Swen Nater.
Oct. 23, 1985
High School Sports
Swen Nater found out early that life was a lot tougher than making a hook shot or battling Bill Walton for a rebound.
Dec. 17, 1988
Swen Nater was named Monday as the Christian Heritage College athletic director.
June 20, 1989
The Lakers and Clippers meet for the only time during the National Basketball Assn. exhibition season tonight at 7:30 at the Sports Arena.
Oct. 14, 1985
Athletes in Action conclude their three-game series with the Soviet National basketball team at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Forum.
Nov. 3, 1986
Lakers
Swen Nater, who used to play basketball for the Clippers and the Lakers, plays now for Christ.
Oct. 30, 1986
Swen Nater, the former UCLA and San Diego Clippers center, has ventured into the music business, in part to help raise money for Christian Heritage College, where he is athletic director and men’s basketball coach.
Oct. 3, 1989