15 hours ago · Former Sonic and Seattle fixture Donald 'Slick' Watts passes away at 73. Known for his broad smile, bald head and crooked headbands, Watts led the league in steals during …

16 hours ago · Watts’ son Donald, who played for Washington, announced his father’s death Saturday on social media, writing: “You did so much for so many of us. It was an honor call …

17 hours ago · In his brief stint with the Sonics, Watts captivated the Pacific Northwest with his flashy play on the basketball court, and his colorful headbands. During the 1975-76 season, …

17 hours ago · In his third season, Watts started all 82 games for the Sonics and led the NBA with both 8.1 assists per game and 3.2 steals per game. He also averaged a career-high 13 points …

17 hours ago · Slick Watts spent five years with the Seattle SuperSonics, and was a fan favorite in the area. ... Watts played for the Sonics from 1973 to 1978, just missing out on the team's …

15 hours ago · Watts, born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, signed as a rookie free agent with the Sonics in 1973. He played four and a half seasons with the Sonics and also played for the …

16 hours ago · 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 …

16 hours ago · Watts had been in poor health following a stroke in 2021. Watts was signed by Bill Russell to play for the Sonics in 1973 as an undrafted rookie. ... Former Sonic and Seattle …

Watts retired from the league after the 1978–79 season due to injury. He played 41⁄2 years with the Sonics, half a season with the New Orleans Jazz, and one season with the Houston …

5 hours ago · Watts was named to the Sonics’ 40th anniversary team before the team was moved to Oklahoma City. He was such a Seattle mainstay, the Blue Scholars, a local hip-hop group, …