Lenny Wilkens, legendary NBA player and coach, dies at 88
Summary
Legendary NBA player and coach Lenny Wilkens has died at the age of 88. Wilkens was known for his achievements both on the court and as a coach, and he is a Hall of Fame inductee for both roles. He coached the Seattle SuperSonics to an NBA championship and the US Olympic team to gold.Key Facts
- Lenny Wilkens was a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player, a coach, and as part of the 1992 US Olympic team.
- He passed away at the age of 88, surrounded by family.
- Wilkens was the first NBA coach to win over 1,000 games and retired with 1,332 coaching wins.
- He led the Seattle SuperSonics to an NBA championship in 1979.
- Wilkens was an assistant coach for the gold-winning 1992 US Olympic basketball team.
- He was a nine-time NBA All-Star during his playing career.
- Wilkens was honored as one of the NBA’s 75 greatest players and 15 greatest coaches.
- A statue honoring him stands outside Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena.
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