Former Sonics guard, Seattle fan favorite Slick Watts dies at 73
Former Seattle Supersonics guard Donald "Slick" Watts has died at 73, his son announced on social media. Watts, an undrafted free agent in 1973, emerged as a fan favorite in the Pacific Northwest due to his stellar play, signature crooked headbands and frequent presence around the Seattle sports scene.
Donald ‘Slick’ Watts, Sonics and Seattle legend, dies at 73
Donald “Slick” Watts, the former Seattle SuperSonics guard and fan favorite, died on Saturday. He was 73. Watts, who earned his nickname from his shaved head and crooked headbands, also was a popular teacher, coach and strong supporter of basketball in Seattle.
The tributes for former Seattle Super Sonics player Donald "Slick" Watts continue dribbling across social media ...
The sophomore guard announced as much Tuesday evening on social media, saying he’s entering the transfer portal after two ...
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 ...
Known for his for his flashy, high-energy style of play and making the headband cool on the court, Donald “Slick” Watts left an indelible mark on the game of basketball.
"Slick" Watts originally attended Grand View Junior College but transferred to Xavier University of Louisiana in 1970, where he played college basketball for three years under coach Bob Hopkins, and ...
Donald Earl “Slick” Watts has died. He was 73. His son, Donald Watts, posted about his death on X. “You did so much for so ...
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