NFT Name
Gus Williams Rim
Collection
Status
valid
NFT Id
47306230
Edition Name
Edition Number
External Link
Owner
Last Updated
27/12/2024, 11:07
Description
Asked to consider the differences between the Seattle SuperSonics’ 1978 version that finished a win shy of a title on its home floor and its 1979 team, Gus Williams’ backcourt running mate settled on three words: determination, hustle, and gusto. Roughly a few minutes into the Sonics’ long-awaited championship rematch against the Washington Bullets, Williams got to work in fusing those traits together for a memorable highlight sequence. Initially holding back as his long-armed teammates work an effective double team against Bob Dandridge, the two-time All-Star, swift in his reflexes, springs out in transition for what appeared to be a wide-open breakaway jam. Unphased, even as Kevin Grevey enters the fray with remarkable defensive hustle, Williams powers through nonetheless for an acrobatic in-traffic flush. Seattle’s 18-point comeback bid in Game One fell just shy on May 20, 1979, despite an elite effort from Williams, who turned in 32 points (on 14-of-24 shooting), six rebounds, four assists, and one block. Undefeated thereafter, though, Seattle — with an undersized, 6-foot-4-and-under backcourt that recorded 50.6 percent of its teams’ Finals points, and no 20-point regular-season scorers — marked itself as one of history’s most unique title winners just days later.
Token Media
Traits
TotalYearsExperience
3
JerseyNumber
1
AwayTeamName
Seattle SuperSonics
DraftYear
1975
FirstName
Gus
Locked
false
SetName
Run It Back
LastName
Williams
SerialNumber
422
DraftSelection
20
NbaSeason
1978-79
TeamAtMoment
Seattle SuperSonics
HomeTeamScore
99
Birthdate
1953-10-10
HomeTeamName
Washington Wizards
Height
74
DraftRound
2
DraftTeam
Golden State Warriors
PrimaryPosition
PG
PlayCategory
Dunk
Tagline
Asked to consider the differences between the Seattle SuperSonics’ 1978 version that finished a win shy of a title on its home floor and its 1979 team, Gus Williams’ backcourt running mate settled on three words: determination, hustle, and gusto. Roughly a few minutes into the Sonics’ long-awaited championship rematch against the Washington Bullets, Williams got to work in fusing those traits together for a memorable highlight sequence. Initially holding back as his long-armed teammates work an effective double team against Bob Dandridge, the two-time All-Star, swift in his reflexes, springs out in transition for what appeared to be a wide-open breakaway jam. Unphased, even as Kevin Grevey enters the fray with remarkable defensive hustle, Williams powers through nonetheless for an acrobatic in-traffic flush. Seattle’s 18-point comeback bid in Game One fell just shy on May 20, 1979, despite an elite effort from Williams, who turned in 32 points (on 14-of-24 shooting), six rebounds, four assists, and one block. Undefeated thereafter, though, Seattle — with an undersized, 6-foot-4-and-under backcourt that recorded 50.6 percent of its teams’ Finals points, and no 20-point regular-season scorers — marked itself as one of history’s most unique title winners just days later.
PlayerPosition
PG
PlayType
Rim
DateOfMoment
1979-05-20 23:00:00 +0000 UTC
Weight
175
AwayTeamScore
97
Birthplace
Mount Vernon, NY, USA
FullName
Gus Williams
SeriesNumber
6
Collection Information
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