Thunder basketball: For Collison, father knew best

 
BY MIKE BALDWIN | Published: March 22, 2009   

A first-grader watching his father’s high school practice, Nick Collison spotted a ball on the opposite side of the court. Unaware a turnover had players streaking back to the other end, little Nick sprinted onto the court.

photo - TOP: Nick Collison, right, and his father Dave after the Thunder game against the Bulls on Wednesday. PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN LEFT: Nick with his dad after winning a state title in 1998. Nick was Iowa’s Class 2A player of the year, and then was Iowa’s Mr. Basketball along with Kirk Hinrich following his senior year. RIGHT: Nick with one of his most prized possessions, a Michael Jordan basketball that was given to him by his grandmother. PHOTOS PROVIDED
TOP: Nick Collison, right, and his father Dave after the Thunder game against the Bulls on Wednesday. PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN LEFT: Nick with his dad after winning a state title in 1998. Nick was Iowa’s Class 2A player of the year, and then was Iowa’s Mr. Basketball along with Kirk Hinrich following his senior year. RIGHT: Nick with one of his most prized possessions, a Michael Jordan basketball that was given to him by his grandmother. PHOTOS PROVIDED

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