News broke on November 9 that legendary basketball figure Lenny Wilkens had passed away at the age of 88 (NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's official statement here).
Wilkens' basketball resume boasts a storied career, not only in his time as an active player, but also in the years that followed in head coaching roles. Wilkens is a nine-time NBA All-Star, recognized on both the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams. His accolades only grew further, as I mentioned earlier, for his stellar efforts as a coach.
Wilkens won an NBA championship as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers in 1979.