79 has been a theme with death after the conclusion of the 79th NBA season. Notice that The Whispers first hit song was in ’79, the year the Thunder won their first championship (as the Sonics). The hit song was ‘And the Beat Goes On’, equating to 79.

Keep in mind 65 was a big number with the NBA Finals, which began on June 5, and ended with the Pacers finishing the year on 65 wins, after Jim Irsay’s passing at age 65. Keep in mind the Pacers 65th win came on Juneteenth, a celebration that began in 1865.

The Whispers also ties in with ‘NBA Finals.’

He died on 57 date numerology, June 26, 2025 (6+26+25=57).

The death occurred June 26, 2025, four days after the NBA Finals ended.

The article references 54-year-old Questlove of The Roots.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-whispers-walter-scott-jr-dead-obituary-1235374907