On March 15, 2025, esteemed basketball player Slick Watts passed away at the age of 62. Born Samuel Eugene Watts Jr. in Petersburg, Virginia in 1963, this former guard played for teams such as the Atlanta Hawks and Seattle SuperSonics during his active years in the 80s and 90s. Throughout his professional career, Watts earned a reputation as an exceptional defender and assist-maker for both his teams and the league as a whole. His passing has shocked and saddened the basketball community, as he was remembered as an inspiration to young aspiring athletes and as a true legend in the game.
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