Lenny Wilkens, a Hall of Fame player and coach, was named one of the NBA's 75 greatest players and 15 greatest coaches of all time.

Kings coach Doug Christie was overcome with emotion while discussing the life and death of NBA great Lenny Wilkens before Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Christie, a Seattle native, said as a boy he was inspired by Wilkens, who coached the Seattle SuperSonics to the 1979 NBA championship.

Basketball icon Lenny Wilkens has passed away at 88. A Hall of Famer as both player and coach, Wilkens was a revered figure in the NBA. He bridged g

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The post Lenny Wilkens, Sonics legend, passes away at 88 appeared first on ClutchPoints. The basketball community received unfortunate news on Sunday after NBA legend Lenny Wilkens passed away. He was 88 years old. Wilkens’ family announced the sad development but did not immediately disclose the cause of death.