Lenny Wilkens

Wilkins family members so sorry for your loss and memories of a fiend
From Providence College Walter(Wally)
DiMasi who also has past! Two great
Players on team! I still have note Lenny
Sent when Wally died! Blessings to
The Godfather of Seattle Basketball!!
Beverly Di Masi

I hope lots of people read this. It made me so sad and I wish lennys family the best life. Bless you!

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lenny Wilkens. My heart goes out to all of you. Sending prayers.

Cathy Nelson, San Bernardino CA

There was never a man like Lenny Wilkens. He was a devoted family man, a hero in the world of basketball, a great man who looked out for children, especially the poor who he worked hard to support.
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He devoted his life in the NBA-ever a hero and greatness.
My prayers go out to Marilyn, his children, Leesha,, Randy, and Jamee. He had countless friends and admirers. He rests now in the hands of the God who he loved so much with his dear mother, Henrietta and Father Manion. He didn´t die. He moved on to a new place where he will never suffer again and will continue to help his family from that new place.
I never knew how he came into my life, but I am eternally grateful for the memories and his peace now. We will always miss him and he will not be forgotten. Sister Kathy

One of the most well respected coaches in the NBA. His quiet yet decisive style of coaching made him one of the best. He will be missed. Heartfelt condolences to the Wilkens family, truly sorry for your loss. May God give strength and comfort to you all at this very difficult time of your loss.

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Lenny Wilkens. May the God who gives comfort be with your family during this difficult time.

As a Japanese American boy growing up in the late 1950s and early 1960s, my father told me, "Watch Lenny Wilkins play on the court . . . he is a master. And off the court, he is a true & honorable gentleman." My father was not lying.

My condolences to the family of Mr. Wilkins.

John Yamada

I played against Lenny for four years in college and always found him to be a great competitor and a great gentleman. Fame and notoriety never went to his head. When I needed help during a fund raiser for the King Center in Atlanta during his time as the Hawks coach, he took my call like an old friend and donated four great Silent Auction items. The world has one less really good guy with his passing.

Cliff Ehrlich Brown University Class of 1960

I, met Mr. Wilkens, in 1994; He, had an office in The CNN Center, where I, also worked. Every morning He, would pass by, and I, would greet Him, "Good Morning, Mr. Wilkens!" He, would smile and wave His hand, hello. This would go on and on, consistently. Finally, one day He, asked My Name, and I, told Him, and He complemented My Smile. I'll, never forget Mr. Wilkens, The Winning, Playing Coach, and A Gentleman." To The Wilkens' Family, And Those Who Loved, Mr. Wilkens: "Whether We Live, Therefore, Or Die, We Are The Lord's."--Romans 14:7-8; In Sincere Empathy, Sympathy, And Love.

A very classy coach .rest in peace alpha phi alpha brother

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Lenny Wilkens. May the God of all comfort be with your family during this difficult time.

LENNY WILKENS
Tribute:
The gift of life is unfortunately temporary and few if any componere to the greatness of Lenny Wilkens subsequent to his most unusual demonstration of fundamental skills relied upon didactically thereof upon a constant basis coupled also with clean standards of living has been indeed fortunately passed on youthful posterity as an exemplary manner to conduct oneself in sports and personal development.We all need a guide of sort to assimilate during times of prosperity and despair.I trust that the surving members of the Wilkens family have closure in his legacy.
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One of most loved and respected coaches in the NBA. Prayers and condolences to the Wilkens family, so very sorry for your loss, God be with you all.

Truly a credit to the sport and the NBA both as a player and a coach. His quiet strength, skill and determination made him an incredible force to be reckoned with. He had most assuredly made his mark. One of the best. Sincerest condolences to the Wilkens family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you at this very difficult time.

We wish we had known Lenny personally. We always appreciated not only his achievements but also his charitable efforts which we witnessed. We enjoyed seeing him at our church and grocery store. He will be missed.

I can tell your husband, father, grandfather, & friend was a class act and loved. I am so sorry!!!

Dear Wilkens´s Family my condolences´s on the loss of Lenny.he´ll surely be missed very much and may he rest in peace.best faith

I first met Lt Lenny Wilkins when he was stationed at Fort Lee, VA and playing basketball there . He was a friend of Lt Joe Guyton

So sorry for your loss, I grew up with his little brother Michael when he and his mom lived on Bedford ave. One of the greatest thrills of my childhood was meeting an actual NBA star