The NBA lost one of its pillars on Monday after Lenny Wilkens passed away at 88 years old . Wilkens' family announced the unfortunate news but did not reveal the cause of death.

Tributes poured in for Wilkens , whose career as a player and later as a coach spanned 50 years. His luminaries remembered him as an intelligent individual, whose philosophy on discipline and teamwork continues to resonate today.

NBA great Magic Johnson also honored Wilkens, who coached the Seattle Supersonics to their first and only championship in 1979.

“I’m deeply saddened by the news of three-time Hall of Fame coach Lenny Wilkens' passing. Lenny was a champion on the court as well as a champion in the Seattle community through his many charitable efforts in the city,” wrote Johnson on X. Article Cont

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