Donald 'Slick' Watts, a colorful member of the Supersonics who became a devotee teacher and coach in Seattle, died at 73.
The son of Watts, Donald, who played for Washington, announced his father's death on social networks, writing: 'You did a lot for many of us. It was an honor called pops. Watts had had poor health after a stroke in 2021.
Watts was signed by coach Bill Russell to play for the Sonics in 1973 as a non -recruited rookie. He was with Seattle for less than five years, but became an accessory known for his wide smile, bald head and crooked headbands. He led the League in robberies in the 1975-76 season.
He later played for the New Orleans Jazz and the Houston Rockets, but made Seattle his house after his career and often attended the Sonics events, as well as the Washington and Seattle Storm games.
“We are saddened by the death of the Sonics Slick Watts icon,” the storm published on social networks. “Slick was a storm champion and a beloved member of the Seattle community.”
The grandson Isaiah Watts, who plays for the state of Washington, published several photos of his grandfather. 'I pray every time they see me, they see you. I love you past life. I have forever. Rest in Paradise Dad.
From Rolling Fork, Mississippi, Watts starred in Grand View Junior College and Xavier de Louisiana before entering the NBA.
In his last years, Watts taught physical education in the Seattle school district and directed a basketball academy with his son. He was appointed for the Sonics 40th Anniversary team.