Seattle Sonics legend Slick Watts dies

Former Sonic and Seattle fixture Slick Watts passes away at 73
Watts was signed by coach Bill Russell to play for the Sonics in 1973 as an undrafted rookie. He was with Seattle for less than five years, but became a fixture known for his broad smile, bald head and crooked headbands. He led the league in steals in the 1975-76 season.
Slick Watts, former Seattle SuperSonics legend, dies at age 73
Former Seattle SuperSonics legend Donald Earl "Slick" Watts has died at age 73. Watts, who earned his nickname for his shaved head, was a Sonics fan favorite who was known for his off-kilter headbands and his role as a proponent of Seattle basketball.
'Slick' Watts, Sonics icon and Seattle fixture, dies at 73
Donald "Slick" Watts, a fan favorite for the SuperSonics and later a beloved teacher and coach in Seattle, has died. He was 73. Watts' son Donald, who played for Washington, announced his father's death Saturday on social media,
Sonics legend Slick Watts dies at 73
Watts, known for his colorful headbands and his role as an ambassador of Seattle basketball following his NBA career, died Saturday.
Beloved SuperSonics guard 'Slick' Watts dies at 73
Donald “Slick” Watts, who was one of Seattle’s most beloved athletes during his time with the SuperSonics, died Saturday morning at age 73, writes Tim Booth of The Seattle Times.
Seattle mourns the loss of Sonics legend Slick Watts at 73
Seattle SuperSonics legend Slick Watts passed away Saturday at age 73. Watts, born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, signed as a rookie free agent with the Sonics in 1973. He played four and a half seasons with the Sonics and also played for the New Orleans Jazz and Houston Rockets.
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