NBA Legend Gus Williams Dies at 71

The two-time All-Star and key figure in the Seattle SuperSonics' 1979 championship passed away after years of health struggles.

Gus Williams, known as 'The Wizard,' was a pivotal player in leading the Seattle SuperSonics to their only NBA championship in 1979.
The 71-year-old passed away in a Baltimore care facility after his health declined significantly in recent days, nearly five years after suffering a stroke in 2020.
Williams was a two-time NBA All-Star and earned All-NBA First Team honors in 1982 during his standout career spanning 11 seasons with four teams.
He famously sat out the 1980 season due to a contract dispute, returning the following year to win NBA Comeback Player of the Year with a career-high 23.4 points per game.
Williams' legacy as one of the most dynamic guards of his era is celebrated by fans, former teammates, and NBA stars, who mourn his loss and honor his contributions to basketball.