Sunday, June 13, 2010

SWEETWATER

Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton was the first African American to sign a contract with the NBA back in 1950! Sweetwater signed with the New York Knicks, took the team to its first-ever appearance in the NBA finals.

There is a movie in pre-production, telling the life story of Clifton. Actor Wood Harris is casted to play his role!

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