The Seattle SuperSonics won their only NBA championship back in 1979. And the driving factor behind their incredible title run was the legendary Gus Williams. Unfortunately, on Wednesday, the NBA legend tragically left his earthly abode, sending the hoops world in shock. Williams was just 71 at the time of his demise.
Back in February 2020, the NBA legend suffered a stroke. With his health impacted significantly by the same, Williams required extensive care to help him carry out the basic necessities of his life. As he lived his last few years at an assisted care facility in Baltimore, his health began to deteriorate further in recent times.
We're deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Supersonics great Gus "The Wizard" Williams.
— Seattle Supersonics (@SeattleSonics) January 16, 2025
Forever a legend + champion. pic.twitter.com/2UbUoX4BVN
The NBA legend’s brother, David Williams, detailed that the last four days had been particularly tough for the Williams family. With Gus Williams undergoing acute suffering, it was on Wednesday that everything finally came to a stop as the 71-year-old former NBA champion breathed his last. Gus Williams left behind his daughter and his family to mourn for him. Meanwhile, as the hoops world mourns the loss, here’s a glimpse at Gus Williams’ shining career.
SuperSonics Legend Gus Williams Had A Career To Boast Of
Gus Williams averaged 26.7 points over 17 games that led the SuperSonics to lift the NBA title. But that was not the only highlight of his career. Williams featured in a couple of All-Star games and was also adjudged as the NBA’s Comeback Player of the Year in 1982.
RIP "The Wizard" Gus Williams!
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) January 16, 2025
He was All-NBA 1st team, 2 x All-Star and NBA Champion with the Seattle SuperSonics pic.twitter.com/vdxxk3Do8j
Starting off his basketball antics with the USC Trojans, the late 71-year-old made his debut in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors picked him as the 20th overall in the NBA 1975 Draft. After playing for a couple of years with the Warriors, Williams joined the Sonics. He ultimately signed with the Bullets from 1984-86 and switched to Hawks in 1987, where he would finally hang his dunking boots. Total Pro Sports extends its heartiest condolences to Gus Williams’ family and prays for his soul to Rest In Peace.
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