Slick Watts’ death comes just two months after his former Seattle Sonics teammate Gus Williams died at the age of 71.

Slick Watts, a fan favorite for the SuperSonics and later a beloved teacher and coach in the Pacific Northwest, has died.

Seattle Sonics legend Slick Watts has died at the age of 73. His son, Donald Watts, confirmed the news in a tweet on Saturday.

Seattle SuperSonics legend Slick Watts passed away Saturday at age 73. Watts, born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, signed as a rookie free agent with the Sonics in 1973.

Donald "Slick" Watts, a former Sonics player who went on to become a fixture in Seattle, died at age 73.

Donald “Slick” Watts, who was one of Seattle’s most beloved athletes during his time with the SuperSonics, died Saturday morning at age 73, writes Tim Booth of The Seattle Times.

Seattle sports icon Slick Watts, known for his unique headbands, passed away at 73. He played for the Seattle SuperSonics and taught in Seattle schools.

SEATTLE (AP) — Donald “Slick” Watts, a fan favorite for the SuperSonics and later a beloved teacher and coach in Seattle, has died. He was 73. Watts' son Donald, who played for Washington ...