On Saturday, the former Seattle SuperSonics player and coach became the first person to have a statue unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena. Wilkens led the Sonics to the 1979 NBA title.

Lenny Wilkens, the legendary former SuperSonics player, coach and executive, was honored as the first person to have a statue unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.

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Looking back on a legendary life and career, it's no wonder he will be honored with a statue outside Climate Pledge Arena, where his teams once ruled the NBA.

Lenny Wilkens couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he gazed at a bronze statue of himself at the site of his greatest ...

SEATTLE – Lenny Wilkens’ eyes flicker and his soft voice rises to an occasional crescendo as he tells the stories that have shaped his life.

Sonics legendary player and coach Lenny Wilkens honored Saturday, June 28, 2025, outside Climate Pledge Arena with a statue of him in his playing days of 1968-72 with the Seattle SuperSonics.

Sonics legendary player and coach Lenny Wilkens honored Saturday, June 28, 2025, outside Climate Pledge Arena with a statue of him in his playing days of 1968-72 with the Seattle SuperSonics.

Former NBA basketball player and coach Lenny Wilkens, center, arrives for his statue unveiling event outside of Climate Pledge Arena, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, AP ...

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