Gus Williams (October 10, 1953 – January 15, 2025) was an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Wizard", he was a two-time NBA All-Star playing for the Seattle SuperSonics, winning an NBA championship in 1979.Williams played college basketball for the USC Trojans and was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the second round ...

Gus Williams (October 10, 1953 – January 15, 2025) was an American professional basketball player. He was nicknamed "the Wizard". He won the NBA championship in 1979 while playing for the Seattle SuperSonics. He also played for the Golden State Warriors, Washington Bullets and Atlanta Hawks. His career lasted from 1975 to 1986.

Jan 16, 2025 · SEATTLE — 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.

Jan 16, 2025 · NBA champion Gus Williams, ... Williams finished his career by playing two seasons with the Bullets and one year with the Atlanta Hawks. But his time with the Sonics -- capped by two All-Star nods ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Gus Williams was named U.S.C.’s Most Valuable Player in 1975, when he led what was then the Pacific-8 Conference in scoring with 21.2 points per game. Despite his offensive prowess, he slipped ...

Jan 16, 2025 · 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.

Two-time NBA All-Star Gus Williams, who led the Seattle SuperSonics to the franchise’s only NBA championship, has died. He was 71. Williams’ death comes nearly five years after he suffered a...

Jan 17, 2025 · Gus Williams, an eyeblink-quick guard known for his volume scoring and electric on-court style who in 1979 helped the Seattle SuperSonics win their only National Basketball League championship, died on Wednesday.

Jan 17, 2025 · He spent two seasons with the Bullets, followed by one with the Atlanta Hawks before retiring in 1987. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Washington Bullets alumni, Gus Williams.

Jan 16, 2025 · Gus Williams, who helped bring Seattle its first and only NBA championship in 1979, has died. He was 71. Williams, a shooting guard, spent 11 seasons in the NBA (1975-87) with the Seattle...