Wilkens, the Hall of Fame player and coach, led the Seattle SuperSonics to their only NBA title.
SEATTLE — Lenny Wilkens, the Hall of Fame player and coach who guided the Seattle SuperSonics to their only NBA championship and left a legacy as one of basketball’s most respected figures, has died. He was 88.
Wilkens’ family said he was surrounded by loved ones when he died and did not immediately release a cause of death.
“With deep love and sadness, we announce that Lenny Wilkens passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 9, 2025. Lenny was surrounded by his family. He was 88
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