Lenny Wilkens, a legendary figure in basketball and a three-time Hall of Fame inductee, passed away at the age of 88, as announced by his family on Sunday. Surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death, the cause has not been disclosed. Wilkens, celebrated as one of the top point guards of his generation, later transitioned to coaching, where his calm demeanor and strategic mind made him one of the sport’s most respected coaches.

As a player, Wilkens was a nine-time All-Star and the first NBA coach to achieve 1,000 career wins. He made history as the second individual to be inducted into the Hall of Fame both as a player and a coach. He famously led the Seattle SuperSonics to their 1979 NBA championship and remained a beloved figure in Seattle, often referred to as the godfather of ba

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