A three-time Basketball Hall of Famer, Lenny Wilkens returned to Seattle in 1977 and delivered the SuperSonics their first professional championship in 1979, creating a watershed moment for the city. Wilkens remained a beloved Seattle resident until his death at 88, leaving an indelible legacy honored by a street and statue outside Climate Pledge Arena.
Lenny Wilkens, legendary coach of 1979 Champion SuperSonics, dies at 88
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