Gus Williams, the beloved Seattle SuperSonics star who led the franchise to its only NBA championship in 1979, died Wednesday at age 71. Williams earned the nickname “The Wizard” thanks to his ...

The Seattle SuperSonics family said goodbye to a legend on Thursday morning. On X, the team announced the passing of Gus “The Wizard” Williams, whom the team referred to as a “legend ...

SEATTLE — Gus "The Wizard" Williams, a former Seattle Supersonics player who led the team to its only NBA championship in 1979, has died at age 71. Williams spent six seasons of his NBA career ...

Over the course of his 11-season career, which included stints with the Golden State Warriors, Seattle SuperSonics, Washington Bullets (now Wizards), and Atlanta Hawks, Williams established ...

— Seattle Supersonics (@SeattleSonics) January 16, 2025 Williams was named a second-team All-American at USC in 1975. He was subsequently drafted 20th overall by the defending champion Warriors.

Lenny Wilkens couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he gazed at a bronze statue of himself at the site of his greatest ...

A statue honoring basketball legend, coach, and philanthropist Lenny Wilkens was unveiled on Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena ...

Former Cleveland Cavs coach Lenny Wilkens left his mark on Northeast Ohio, but the NBA icon's adopted home is Seattle, where ...

Over the course of his 11-season career, which included stints with the Golden State Warriors, Seattle SuperSonics, Washington Bullets (now Wizards), and Atlanta Hawks, Williams established ...