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Which team did Lenny Wilkens lead to an NBA championship in 1979?

  • Seattle SuperSonics

  • Boston Celtics

  • Los Angeles Lakers

  • Chicago Bulls

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The Seattle SuperSonics, led by coach Lenny Wilkens, captured the NBA championship in 1979. Wilkens, a former All-Star point guard, guided the team to a 52-30 record during the regular season and a 12-4 mark in the playoffs. The SuperSonics defeated the Washington Bullets 4-1 in the NBA Finals, with Dennis Johnson earning Finals MVP honors.
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