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On November 9, 2025, the basketball world—and Seattle—lost one of its most cherished figures when Lenny Wilkens passed away at age 88. Beloved locally as both a player and head coach of the Seattle SuperSonics, Wilkens led the team to its historic 1979 NBA championship. Enrique Cerna looks back on Wilkens’ legendary career and the deep connection he forged with Seattle, his adopted home.