Miami's Eric Spoelstra, other coaches impressed with Mitch Johnson's work as acting Spurs coach
The longtime Heat coach offered Johnson word's of encouragement after he was tabbed to fill in for Gregg Popovich after the ...
The biggest All-Star snubs in NBA history
In the NBA's rich history, many players with strong cases for All-Star selection have been overlooked. Today, we delve into identifying the most significant All-Star snubs ever. Using our Global ...
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The extraordinary life and death of Pittsburgh basketball legend John Brisker
Almost 50 years after his presumed death in Idi Amin’s Uganda, Pittsburgh basketball icon John Brisker remains a legend for ...
John Blackwell’s breakout season has been decades in the making. But it’s just on time for Wisconsin
"For him to only be a sophomore right now is unbelievable," Wisconsin assistant coach Sharif Chambliss said. "He's been a joy ...
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson mourns loss of Sonics great, family friend Gus Williams
Acting Spurs coach Mitch Johnson has fond memories of Seattle SuperSonics great Gus Williams. The guard, who teamed with Johnson's father, forward John Johnson, to help the Sonics win the 1979 NBA ...
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Gus Williams, Guard Who Led Seattle to an N.B.A. Title, Dies at 71
By Alex Williams Gus Williams, an eyeblink-quick guard known for his volume scoring and electric on-court style who in 1979 helped the Seattle SuperSonics ... guard Dennis Johnson, known as ...
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Jasmine Crockett, John Cornyn launch bid to name Dallas VA after Eddie Bernice Johnson
John Cornyn, R-Texas, are teaming up in a bipartisan effort to name the Dallas VA Medical Center after former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, who died at the end of 2023. After receiving her ...
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Gus Williams Dies at 71: NBA World Mourns as Two-Time All-Star Passes Away
Gus Williams, the legendary Seattle SuperSonics guard who led his team to their first NBA championship in 1979, passed away at 71. He was a two-time NBA All-Star and the 1982 Comeback Player of ...
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Gus Williams dies at 71: Two-time NBA All-Star led SuperSonics to their only championship in 1979
NBA champion Gus Williams, who played for 11 years and led the Seattle SuperSonics to their only championship in 1979, died on Wednesday at age 71. The Washington Wizards, who Williams played for ...
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Gus Williams, NY hoops great who led Sonics to NBA title, dead at 71
Former NBA point guard Gus Williams, who helped bring the only championship to the SuperSonics in 1979, died Wednesday at the age of 71, according to the Seattle Times. A cause of death was not ...
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NBA great Gus Williams, who led Sonics to lone championship, dead at 71
Two-time NBA All-Star Gus Williams, who led the Seattle SuperSonics to the franchise’s only NBA championship, has died. He was 71. Williams’ death comes nearly five years after he suffered a ...
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Former NBA Champion And Seattle SuperSonics Legend Tragically Passes Away At 71
The Seattle SuperSonics won their only NBA championship back in 1979. And the driving factor behind their incredible title run was the legendary Gus Williams. Unfortunately, on Wednesday ...