“I’ve never seen such quickness in my life as Gus Williams in the open court,” Boston Celtics Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin McHale remarked back in 1981.

Gus Williams, the beloved Seattle SuperSonics star who led the franchise to its only NBA championship in 1979, died Wednesday at age 71. Williams earned the nickname “The Wizard” thanks to his ...

Williams, a 6-foot-2 point guard whose nickname “The Wizard” aptly reflected his court vision and skill, was an instrumental part of the Sonics’ lone NBA championship in 1979.

Gus Williams, the point guard “Wizard” who helped lead the SuperSonics to their only NBA championship in 1979, died Wednesday nearly five years after suffering a stroke. He was 71.

Undersized but speedy and known as the Wizard for his acrobatics, he was a high scorer who in 1979 starred in a series that brought the SuperSonics their only crown. By Alex Williams Gus Williams ...

Former NBA star Gus Williams passed away on Wednesday leaving the NBA fans and analysts to mourn. Williams who was also known as the Wizard played a very important role in the Seattle SuperSonics ...

Gus "The Wizard" Williams, a former Seattle Supersonics player who led the team to its only NBA championship in 1979, has died at age 71. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:51:54 GMT (1752011514016) Story ...

NBA champion Gus Williams, who played for 11 years and led the Seattle SuperSonics to their only championship in 1979, ... spoke fondly of the guy affectionately known as "The Wizard." ...

Gus Williams often came back to Mount Vernon to support The Boys and Girls Club and opened a basketball academy at Hooperstown in 2007. ( Elizabeth Orozco / The Journal News ) ...

Everyone who got to witness the wizardry of Gus Williams back in the day has a story. He elevated Mount Vernon to marquee status in the basketball world and was perhaps the greatest player to hail ...