Former NBA player and Bill Russell recruit Donald 'Slick' Watts dies at 73
Donald "Slick" Watts, a former NBA player, has died at the age of 73 after becoming one of the league's Cinderella stories of the 1970s.
Former Sonics guard, Seattle fan favorite Slick Watts dies at 73
Watts was a below-the-radar prospect before his NBA career began. He started his collegiate journey at Grand View Junior College, but transferred to Xavier University of Louisiana in 1970 and played out his eligibility there.
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.
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 that five years, but became a fixture known for his broa
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.
Former SuperSonics, NBA fan favorite dies at 73
Former Seattle SuperSonics guard Donald "Slick" Watts has died at 73, his son, Donald, announced Saturday on social media.
Former Seattle SuperSonics icon Slick Watts dies at 73
Former Seattle SuperSonics point guard Donald “Slick” Watts has died. Watts’ son, Donald, announced the news via a post on X. Slick was 73. The elder Watts had been in poor health since he suffered a stroke in 2021.
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