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MS SR129
Resolution
AI Summary
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Donald Earl "Slick" Watts (July 22, 1951 – March 15, 2025), a native of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, played professional basketball in the NBA primarily for the Seattle SuperSonics.
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In the 1975-76 season, Watts became the first NBA player to lead the league in both assists and steals, and was named to the All-Defensive First Team.
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Watts played college basketball at Xavier University of Louisiana, leading the Gold Rush to two consecutive NAIA District 30 Championships and an upset victory over the nationally ranked Sam Houston State University in 1973.
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Signed as a rookie free agent by the Seattle SuperSonics through a connection between his college coach Bob Hopkins and NBA legend Bill Russell, Watts played 4.5 seasons with Seattle, half a season with New Orleans Jazz, and one season with Houston Rockets.
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The resolution extends condolences to Watts' surviving family and directs that the resolution be presented to his family, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, and the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Remembering the legendary NBA basketball career of "Slick" Watts from Rolling Fork, Mississippi, and extending condolences.
Last Action
Adopted
4/1/2025