Originally published Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 12:00 AM

Lenny Wilkens to be inducted in Washington Sports Hall of Fame

The Washington Sports Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that former Seattle SuperSonics coach Lenny Wilkens will become its newest inductee.

The Associated Press

TACOMA, Wash. — The Washington Sports Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that former Seattle SuperSonics coach Lenny Wilkens will become its newest inductee.

Wilkens will be honored at halftime of this Saturday's game between Washington and California.

Already enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame, Wilkens spent four seasons with the SuperSonics as a player and another 11 seasons as a coach, leading them to their only NBA title in the 1978-79 season. He had a 478-402 record as the Sonics coach and his No. 19 jersey was retired by the team.

The NBA all-time leader in coaching victories with 1,332 wins, Wilkens has not coached since the 2004-05 season with the New York Knicks when Wilkens resigned after going 17-22 to start the season.

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Congratulations! I remember the good old days while listening to the Sonics games in Eastern Washington. Lenny Wilkins deserves this great honor! Posted on January 7, 2009 at 9:07 PM by NWCL INDP. Jump to comment

Lenny Wikins is my finest memory of Sonic basketball! Thank you Lenny! Congratulations & best wishes! Posted on January 7, 2009 at 5:57 PM by Edmonds SeaDawg. Jump to comment

Odd that Wilkins isn't in the WA HOF already since he is already in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He is also responsible for taking a 5-17... Posted on January 7, 2009 at 4:15 PM by Dawgbert. Jump to comment

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