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Lenny Wilkens Named 12 Flag Raiser For Seahawks vs. Vikings

Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens will raise the 12 Flag for the Seahawks Week 16 matchup against the Vikings.

Dec 22, 2024 at 01:06 PM

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Ari Horton

Seahawks.com Writer

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The Seahawks host the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday for Week 16. Before kickoff, the pregame duties of 12 Flag raiser will be handled by former Seattle Sonics head coach who helped the Sonics win the 1979 NBA Championships. Wilkens also played for the Sonics from 1968–1972, was a three-time Hall of Fame inductee and was a 9-Time NBA All-Star.

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Former Seattle Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens was selected to raise the 12 Flag prior to kickoff of the Seahawks vs. Vikings Week 16 matchup at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024

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