Donald “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 ...

Donald 'Slick' Watts, a colorful member of the SuperSonics who became a devoted teacher and coach in Seattle, has died at 73. Watts was signed by coach Bill Russell to play for the Sonics in 1973.

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Donald “Slick” Watts, who was one of Seattle’s most beloved athletes during his time with the SuperSonics, died Saturday morning at age 73, writes Tim Booth of The Seattle Times.

Former Seattle SuperSonics legend Donald Earl "Slick" Watts has died at age 73. Watts, who earned his nickname for his shaved head, was a Sonics fan favorite who was known for his off-kilter ...

Watts played six seasons in the NBA, including the first four and a half with the Seattle SuperSonics, who he signed with as a free agent out of Xavier University of Louisiana.

Donald "Slick" Watts, a former Sonics player who went on to become a fixture in Seattle, died at age 73.

Donald 'Slick' Watts, a colorful member of the SuperSonics who became a devoted teacher and coach in Seattle, has died at 73. Watts was signed by coach Bill Russell to play for the Sonics in 1973.

Seattle SuperSonics legend Donald "Slick" Watts died Saturday at age 73, according to his son, Donald Jr. The elder Watts had a stroke in 2021 and had struggled with his health in recent years.