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 legend Gus Williams, the Wizard of Seattle SuperSonics, passed away after a five-year health battle following a stroke in 2020. Survived by his family, Williams' legacy as a star player and his positive energy are mourned by fans and former teammates alike.

Former NBA point guard Gus Williams, who helped bring the only championship to the SuperSonics in 1979, died Wednesday.

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 legendary Seattle SuperSonics guard who led his team to their first NBA championship in 1979, passed away at 71. He was a two-time N

Former Seattle Sonics star point guard Gus Williams, the leading scorer on the franchise's lone NBA championship team, died at age 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.