US EditionSeattle mourns the loss of Sonics legend Slick Watts at 73
- Slick Watts, a Seattle SuperSonics legend, died at the age of 73 as reported by Brent Stecker.
- Watts played six NBA seasons, primarily with the SuperSonics, and was known for his defensive skills and unique headbands.
- He was the first Sonics player to be named to the NBA All-Defensive first team in 1976 and won the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award.
- After retiring, Watts became a physical education teacher and continued to impact the Seattle basketball community.
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Slick Watts Dead at 73: Remembering the former Sonics legend
A northwest basketball legend and former Seattle Supersonic Slick Watts has died at age 73. Watts earned his nickname, “Slick,” due to his shaved head and trademark headband. The former basketball star with a contagious, endearing smile also ran a basketball academy with his son, Donald Watts, who played for the University of Washington Huskies and Lake Washington High School. Donald continues to run the Watts Basketball training academy founded…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Jackson Progress-ArgusSuperSonics icon Donald "Slick" Watts dies at age 73
Seattle SuperSonics legend Donald "Slick" Watts died Saturday at age 73, according to his son, Donald Jr.
Michael Stasinis, 73, Mountain Home (Kirby)
Funeral arrangements for 73-year-old Michael Stasinis of Mountain Home are pending at Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Michael Stasinis died Saturday at his residence. Click here to visit the Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services website and sign the guest book. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
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The US SunSeattle Supersonics legend Donald 'Slick' Watts dies aged 73
SEATTLE Supersonics legend Donald ‘Slick’ Watts has died aged 73, his family have announced on social media. Watts had reportedly been in poor health after suffering a stroke in 2021. GettySlick Watts #00 of the Houston Rockets looks to pass the ball against the New Jersey Nets during an NBA basketball game circa 1979[/caption] GettySlick Watts #13 of the Seattle Supersonics looks to bring the ball up court against the Washington Bullets during …
Prayers Pouring In For Former NBA Star Slick Watts'
Athletes Who Unfortunately Passed Away In 2024 (1:45) It's a sad day for Seattle basketball fans and basketball fans in general as Seattle SuperSonics legend and longtime Seattle sports fan Slick Watts passed away today. He was 73 years old.Watts was a star for the SuperSonics in the 1970s, rising from relative obscurity to become a five-year starter and fan favorite who was ultimately voted to the Sonics' 40th anniversary team. In the years sin…
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