SEATTLE — Niko and Chris have a jam-packed episode that features Washington Senator Maria Cantwell sitting down for an exclusive discussion about her bill to reform NIL guidelines in college sports.
Plus, we dedicate the Supersonic Minute to remember Seattle sports legend and philanthropist Lenny Wilkens, who passed away this week at the age of 88.
Wilkens played in the National Basketball Association for 15 seasons beginning in 1960, including four with the Seattle SuperSonics.
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He was a nine-time NBA All-Star as a point guard and later became a coach. He helped the Sonics secure a championship in 1979, the franchise’s only title.
On the international stage, Wilkens contributed to two U.S. Olympic gold medals, serving as an assistant coach in 1992 on the Dream Team and again as a head coach in 1996.
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Beyond the legendary athletic achievements, Wilkens was also deeply committed to the community. He championed children’s health through the Lenny Wilkens Foundation and has supported organizations like Make a Wish and the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic.
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