The Seattle SuperSonics (1967–2008) had several legendary players throughout their history. Here are some of the greatest SuperSonics legends:

All-Time SuperSonics Legends

⭐ Gary Payton (“The Glove”)

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Years with Sonics: 1990–2003
  • Notable Achievements: 9× NBA All-Star, 1996 Defensive Player of the Year, Led Sonics to 1996 NBA Finals

⭐ Shawn Kemp (“The Reign Man”)

  • Position: Power Forward
  • Years with Sonics: 1989–1997
  • Notable Achievements: 6× NBA All-Star, Known for thunderous dunks & athleticism

⭐ Ray Allen

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Years with Sonics: 2003–2007
  • Notable Achievements: Elite 3-point shooter, 3× NBA All-Star with Sonics

⭐ Jack Sikma

  • Position: Center
  • Years with Sonics: 1977–1986
  • Notable Achievements: 7× NBA All-Star, Key player in 1979 NBA Championship

⭐ Dennis Johnson

  • Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard
  • Years with Sonics: 1976–1980
  • Notable Achievements: 1979 NBA Finals MVP, Elite defender

⭐ Gus Williams (“The Wizard”)

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Years with Sonics: 1977–1984
  • Notable Achievements: Led Sonics to 1979 NBA Championship

⭐ Spencer Haywood

  • Position: Power Forward
  • Years with Sonics: 1970–1975
  • Notable Achievements: First SuperSonics superstar, 4× NBA All-Star

⭐ Lenny Wilkens

  • Position: Point Guard / Head Coach
  • Years as Player: 1968–1972
  • Years as Coach: 1969–1972, 1977–1985
  • Notable Achievements: Hall of Fame player & coach, Coached Sonics to 1979 Championship

⭐ Nate McMillan (“Mr. Sonic”)

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Years with Sonics: 1986–1998
  • Notable Achievements: Lifelong Sonic, later became head coach

⭐ Rashard Lewis

  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • Years with Sonics: 1998–2007
  • Notable Achievements: 2× NBA All-Star, One of Sonics’ top scorers

Championship Legacy

  • The Seattle SuperSonics won their only NBA Championship in 1979, led by Dennis Johnson, Gus Williams, Jack Sikma, and coach Lenny Wilkens.
  • The 1996 team, led by Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp, reached the NBA Finals but lost to Michael Jordan’s Bulls.

Even though the Sonics relocated to become the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008, their legacy remains strong in Seattle. Fans continue to push for the return of the SuperSonics to the NBA.