US EditionSonics star Gus Williams dies at 71
- Gus Williams, known as The Wizard, died at 71 on Wednesday after suffering a stroke in 2020.
- He was a key player for the Seattle Supersonics, leading them to their only NBA Championship in 1979.
- Williams was a two-time All-Star and earned All-NBA selections during his career.
- The Sonics Legends Fund was started to help former players like Williams with health issues.
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The spokesman-ReviewGus Williams, who led Sonics to NBA championship, dies at 71
HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington “The Wizard” was known for his combo of speed, athleticism and scoring ability. Gus Williams, who led Sonics to NBA championship, dies at 71 Wire Service
NBA great Gus Williams, who led Sonics to lone championship, dead at 71
Two-time NBA All-Star Gus Williams, who led the Seattle SuperSonics to the franchise’s only NBA championship, has died. He was 71. Williams’ death comes nearly five years after he suffered a debilitating stroke. According to The Seattle Times, his cause of death was not immediately known, but he was living in a care facility in Baltimore at the time of his death. Longtime sports writer Peter Vecsey reported Thursday that Williams’ brother said t…
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