US EditionSeattle Celebrates Wilkens with a Statue Outside Climate Pledge Arena
- A bronze statue of Lenny Wilkens was unveiled on Saturday outside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle to honor the basketball legend.
- Wilkens' long involvement with Seattle basketball, including leading the SuperSonics to the 1979 NBA title and decades of community work, led to this recognition.
- Measuring six feet tall and weighing 700 pounds, the statue of Wilkens—created by artist Lou Cella—portrays him during his playing days and was unveiled in the presence of more than 150 friends, family members, and former SuperSonics legends.
- McMillan said Wilkens set the standard for the Sonics, comparing his impact to Jerry West, Bill Russell, and Michael Jordan, while Storm CEO Valavanis noted both Wilkens and Bird inspired generations.
- Wilkens' statue marks the beginning of a new tradition at Climate Pledge Arena, which will also soon display a statue honoring Sue Bird, the Seattle Storm's veteran point guard and four-time WNBA champion, with her tribute set to be unveiled on August 17.
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Lenny Wilkens has statue unveiled outside Seattle arena where he led SuperSonics to NBA title
Lenny Wilkens couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he gazed at a bronze statue of himself at the site of his greatest coaching triumph.
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