Gus Williams, the legendary point guard and Seattle SuperSonics star, has passed away at 71. Renowned for his skillful play and NBA Championship victory in 1979, Williams' life was marked by a commitment to privacy and family,

The basketball world lost a legend on Wednesday, as former NBA point guard Gus Williams passed away at the age of 71, nearly five years after suffering a major stroke.

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,

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.

Gus Williams, the dynamic, score-first point guard who was named to two All-Star Games and earned the nickname “Wizard,” died Wednesday.

Gus Williams, the legendary point guard who led the Seattle SuperSonics to their only NBA championship in 1979, has passed away at the age of 71. Known as “The Wizard” for his incredible ability, he made a significant impact on the game.