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3 days ago · Long before his Hall of Fame coaching career, Lenny Wilkens was dazzling fans as a crafty playmaker, elite defender, and clutch scorer with the St. Louis Hawks. A nine-time All-Star, Wilkens' impact on the court was undeniable, and his cerebral approach to the game was a precursor to his eventual coaching success.
5 days ago · Lenny Wilkens is the only coach to lead the organization to an NBA Finals championship. Wilkens won it all for the franchise is 1979. Scott Brooks successfully coached the franchise after it relocated from Seattle to Oklahoma City. Brooks won the 2009-10 NBA Coach of the Year award.
5 days ago · As player and coach for the Seattle SuperSonics, Lenny Wilkens left an indelible mark on the franchise and the sport as a whole. Known for his exceptional court vision and craftiness with the ball, Wilkens embodied the characteristics of an elite point guard during his playing days.
2 days ago · Lenny Wilkens As a player, Wilkens was known for his fierce competitive spirit and tough play, often getting involved in confrontations during games.He was a gritty guard who stood his ground and ...
2 days ago · • Nov 1 Pat Riley becomes only 2nd coach in NBA history to accumulate 1,000 regular season victories; Lenny Wilkens is first to achieve the mark. • Nov 20 52nd NASCAR Winston Cup Series: Bobby Labonte wins.
5 days ago · Kerr looks to become the fifth coach to win an NBA title and an Olympic gold medal, joining Gregg Popovich (2020), Rudy Tomjanovich (2000), Lenny Wilkens (1996) and Chuck Daly (1992). X
2 days ago · He played one more year at U.C.L.A. before being selected by Portland first overall in the 1974 N.B.A. draft. He weathered injuries, two losing seasons under Coach Lenny Wilkens and criticism over his vegetarian diet and his red ponytail and beard before winning the 1977 championship under Coach Jack Ramsay.
