Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff reflected on the passing of Lenny Wilkens, who had a significant impact on his family over four decades ago.

The Phoenix Suns' former executive Jerry Colangelo shared his lifelong memories of Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, who died at age 88 on Nov. 10.

Lenny Wilkens, a Hall of Fame player and coach, was named one of the NBA's 75 greatest players and 15 greatest coaches of all time.

He coached 2,487 games in the NBA, which is still a record. He became a Hall of Famer as a player, as a coach and again as part of the 1992 U.S. Olympic team — on which he was an assistant. Wilkens coached the Americans to gold at the Atlanta Games as well in 1996.

Wilkens - who died this week at age 8 - coached Hassett in Seattle in the late 1970s. Both were Providence alums.

Lakers superstar LeBron James paid tribute to Lenny Wilkens on social media following the NBA legend's death earlier this week.

Basketball icon Lenny Wilkens has passed away at 88. A Hall of Famer as both player and coach, Wilkens was a revered figure in the NBA. He bridged g

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