Watts, known for his colorful headbands and his role as an ambassador of Seattle basketball following his NBA career, died ...

Donald 'Slick' Watts, a fan favorite for the Seattle SuperSonics and later a beloved teacher and coach in Seattle, has died.

HBCU and NBA legend Donald Earl "Slick" Watts passed away on Mar. 15, 2025, at age 73. The baldheaded guard with his signature headbands left an indelible mark on basketball in the 1970s.

By Alex Traub Slick Watts, an unheralded, undersized, patchy-haired point guard who turned his obstacles into springboards, endearing himself to fans of the Seattle SuperSonics long past the team ...

SEATTLE Supersonics legend Donald 'Slick' Watts has died aged 73, his family have announced on social media. Watts had reportedly been in poor health after suffering a stroke in 2021. His ...

Donald 'Slick' Watts, a colorful member of the SuperSonics who became a devoted teacher and coach in Seattle, has died at 73. Watts' son Donald, who played for Washington, announced his father's ...

SEATTLE — The tributes for former Seattle Super Sonics player Donald "Slick" Watts continue dribbling across social media channels. Watts' family announced that he passed away Friday ...

A northwest basketball legend and former Seattle Supersonic Slick Watts has died at age 73. Watts earned his nickname, “Slick,” due to his shaved head and trademark headband. The former ...