Former Seattle SuperSonics player and Seattle fixture Donald “Slick” Watts has died at age 73.
From the Associated Press (via ESPN):
Watts was signed by coach Bill Russell to play for the Sonics in 1973 as an undrafted rookie. He was with Seattle for less that five years, but became a fixture known for his broad smile, bald head and crooked headbands. He led the league in steals in the 1975-76 season... In his later years, Watts taught physical education in the Seattle School District and ran a basketball academy with his son. He was named to the Sonics’ 40th anniversary team.