Gus Williams, the dynamic, score-first point guard who was named to two All-Star Games and earned the nickname “Wizard,” died Wednesday.

Gus "The Wizard" Williams, a former Seattle Supersonics player who led the team to its only NBA championship in 1979, has died at age 71.

NBA legend Gus Williams, iconic guard for the Seattle SuperSonics, passed away at 71 after suffering a stroke five years ago. Williams led the Sonics to their only championship in 1979. He spent his final days in assisted care due to deteriorating health.