Lenny Wilkens Seattle Supersonics Basketball Card 1969 Topps No. 44

Lenny Wilkens Seattle Supersonics Basketball Card 1969 Topps No. 44 - Good Condition, some visible wear - Includes FREE SHIPPING. Note sports memorabilia market hit $16 billion in 2023. Projections indicate it will reach $52 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 14% during the forecast period (2024-2032).

Lenny Wilkens is a figure of immense stature in NBA history, distinguished by his exceptional dual career as both a player and a coach. His contributions to the sport are profound and multifaceted. As a player, he was a skilled point guard, known for his intelligence and playmaking ability, earning nine NBA All-Star selections. Transitioning to coaching, Wilkens achieved even greater heights, leading the Seattle SuperSonics to an NBA championship in 1979. He also holds a place in history for his impressive coaching win record. Wilkens's legacy is further cemented by his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, and also as a member of the 1992 olympic dream team coaching staff. He is also one of the few people to be named to the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams as both a player and coach.