Gus Williams, who led Sonics to NBA championship, dies

Gus Williams dies at 71: Two-time NBA All-Star led SuperSonics to their only championship in 1979
NBA champion Gus Williams, who played for 11 years and led the Seattle SuperSonics to their only championship in 1979, died on Wednesday at age 71. The Washington Wizards, who Williams played for in the final year of his career, shared the news on social media.
NBA great Gus Williams, who led Sonics to lone championship, dead at 71
Seattle SuperSonics great Gus Williams, who led the team to its only NBA Championship in 1979, has died. He was 71.
NBA mourns death of SuperSonics legend Gus Williams, key player in 1979 championship
Gus "The Wizard" Williams, a former Seattle Supersonics player who led the team to its only NBA championship in 1979, has died at age 71.
SuperSonics' NBA Champion, Two-Time All-Star Passes Away
A shooting guard who spent 11 seasons in the NBA with the Seattle SuperSonics, Golden State Warriors, Washington Bullets and Atlanta Hawks has died at 71.
NBA World Mourns as Two-Time All-Star Gus Williams Passes Away at 71
Celebrate the legacy of Gus Williams, the dynamic point guard who led the Seattle SuperSonics to their only NBA championship in 1979. Known as 'The Wizard' for his speed and scoring brilliance, Gus's impact on basketball is unmatched.
Former NBA Champion And Seattle SuperSonics Legend Tragically Passes Away At 71
Former NBA champion and Seattle SuperSonics legend sadly passes away at 71, leaving behind a lasting legacy in basketball history.
Gus Williams, who propelled Sonics to lone NBA title, dies at 71
Former Seattle Sonics star point guard Gus Williams, the leading scorer on the franchise's lone NBA championship team, died at age 71.
NBA champion and 2-time All-Star dies at 71
Gus Williams, an NBA champion and two-time All-Star, has died. He was 71. He was living in a care facility in Baltimore at the time of his death, according to the Seattle Times. The newspaper also reported that Williams suffered a stroke in 2020.
NBA Legend Gus Williams Dead at 71
Legendary NBA point guard Gus Williams died on Wednesday at age 71. The Seattle Times reported the news of Williams’ death. The former basketball star had been living in a care facility in Baltimore since suffering a stroke in 2020.
Gus Williams, NY hoops great who led Sonics to NBA title, dead at 71
Former NBA point guard Gus Williams, who helped bring the only championship to the SuperSonics in 1979, died Wednesday at the age of 71, according to the Seattle Times. A cause of death was not revealed for the Mount Vernon,
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