Nat Holman Hall of Fame NBA

Nat Holman was one of the greatest basketball players of the 1920s and a true pioneer of the sport. Nicknamed "Mr. Basketball," he starred with the legendary Original Celtics, where his exceptional ball-handling, accurate shooting, court vision and leadership helped establish one of the most dominant teams of the pre-NBA era. Holman was also credited with popularizing the pick-and-roll offense and advancing modern team-oriented basketball through his innovative style of play.

Uniquely active as both a superstar professional player and a collegiate coach simultaneously, Holman coached the City College of New York (CCNY) for 37 seasons. His influence extended far beyond his playing career, leaving a lasting impact on the evolution of the game. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1964 as a player.

Holman's Awards and Honor

• 2× ABL Champion — 1927, 1928
• 2× Eastern League Champion
• 1921 Eastern League champion with Germantown
• Star player of the Original Celtics
• Regarded as one of the era's most accurate shooters

NBA Position

As Player
Original Celtics
As Coach
CCNY (1919-1959)

NBA Stats