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NBA legend Lenny Wilkens dies at 88
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Lenny Wilkens, a three-time Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA icon as both player and coach, has died at age 88. The Seattle SuperSonics' only championship coach passed away Sunday after battling a health issue. Wilkens left a lasting legacy on and off the court, including community service in Seattle.
Lenny Wilkens, a three-time Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee as a player and coach, died at his home in Seattle on Sunday at age 88. The legendary NBA figure won a championship with the Seattle SuperSonics in 1979 and amassed 1,332 coaching wins over 32 years. NBA commissioner Adam Silver praised Wilkens as one of the game's most respected ambassadors.
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Lenny Wilkens, a revered figure in basketball as both player and coach, passed away at age 88 on Sunday. His family confirmed he died peacefully at home in Seattle, surrounded by loved ones. Wilkens left a lasting legacy through his NBA achievements and community work.