Prior to the game, a Cavaliers legend, former four-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA three-point shootout champion Mark Price, hit his X account to share his thoughts on the passing of an NBA coaching world legend.

Lenny Wilkens was gentle and fierce, graceful and competitive, soft-spoken and direct all at the same time. He was also arguably the best coach in the 55-year history of the Cavaliers. Wilkens

Star, Lenny Wilkens coached the Seattle Supersonics to their only NBA Championship in 1979. Wilkens’ family announced the Basketball Hall of Famer’s death on Nov. 9.

Sometimes you forget how deep these things run until a day like this. Lenny Wilkens and Summit County became part of each other during his time guiding the Cavaliers.

Lenny Wilkens, a titan in the basketball world, is dead at 88. Here's what we know about the beloved former coach's cause of death.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have released a statement to mourn the loss of the iconic Lenny Wilkens, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 88.

The basketball icon’s family confirmed his death Sunday, saying he ‘passed away peacefully at home.’ No cause has been shared.

Coming off of a close game against the Chicago Bulls, the Cavaliers are headed to Miami to face the Heat twice.