The tributes for former Seattle Super Sonics player Donald "Slick" Watts continue dribbling across social media ...

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.

In his later years Watts taught physical education in the Seattle School District and ran a basketball academy with his son.

Former Seattle SuperSonics guard Donald "Slick" Watts has died at 73, his son, Donald, announced Saturday on social media.

Donald "Slick" Watts died on Saturday, March 15. The Seattle Supersonics fixture was 73. Here's what we know about his cause ...

"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 "Slick" Watts was a longtime NBA point guard. He played in the league from 1973-79. Watts, who starred collegiately at Grand View and Xavier (Louisiana), played for three different teams - the ...

SEATTLE — Seattle SuperSonics legend Slick Watts passed away Saturday at age 73. Watts, born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, ...

Donald “Slick” Watts, the former Seattle SuperSonics guard and fan favorite, died on Saturday. He was 73. Watts, who earned ...

Slick Watts was more than just a bald head and contorted colorful headband, he is a legendary figure that we modeled growing ...

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The basketball community mourns the loss of Slick Watts, a legendary former Sonics player, who passed away at the age of 73.