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Lenny Wilkens left a lasting mark as a Hall of Famer who excelled as both a player and coach, shaping Seattle basketball culture.
Peers describe Wilkens as a great gentleman and eloquent leader who combined competitive fire with calm, lasting impact.
Wilkens’ 17-year NBCA presidency and advocacy significantly advanced coaches’ pensions, benefits, and salaries.

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Lenny Wilkens died at age 88, as announced by his family, marking the end of a storied career in basketball.
Wilkens was a triple inductee into the Hall of Fame, elected as both player and coach, plus a 1996 U.S. Olympic coach.
Silver called Wilkens a model of integrity and an ambassador who influenced many players and coaches.
Wilkens led the league in assists twice and was the first coach to reach 1,000 wins.
Wilkens coached the Seattle SuperSonics to the 1979 NBA championship and remains iconic in Seattle.
A statue honoring Wilkens was installed outside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
NBA Commissioner Silver praised Wilkens for mentoring generations of players and coaches.
Wilkens was a nine-time All-Star and the first to reach 1,000 coaching wins, later surpassed by others.
Wilkens played 15 NBA seasons with multiple teams and earned multiple All-Star honors.
Wilkens’ legacy includes community impact in Seattle, where a statue honors his contributions.

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Lenny Wilkens, NBA Hall of Fame player and coach, died at 88, per KOMO News.
Wilkens led the Seattle SuperSonics to their 1979 NBA title, the city’s first championship.
His playing career included 16.5 points and 6.7 assists per game with nine All-Star nods.
He coached multiple teams including the Cavaliers, Hawks, Raptors and Knicks after Seattle.
Wilkens was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1989 and as a coach in 1998.
The 1979 title remains the only Seattle championship in franchise history.
The report notes Adam Silver issued a statement on Wilkens’ passing.
Wilkens started his career with the St. Louis Hawks after being drafted sixth overall in 1960.
Wilkens took over as Seattle’s head coach in 1969 while still playing.
Wilkens’ coaching career extended into the late 1990s across several franchises.
The report highlights Wilkens’ impact on Seattle’s basketball history.

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