Seattle SuperSonics Thread

[dmbrhs]

Meh, probably just Scientific Method voting over and over.

 

[Deleted member 38182]

I've said it before and I'll say it again.......... if Sacramento chokes away our own arena steez, then the Kings NEED to go to Seattle.

 

[elpablo21]

Originally Posted by dakid23

Guess what state doesn't want basketball to return to Seattle?
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/7585271/basketball-back-seattle 

Greedy bastards

 

[therenegade23]

 

[mister916]

 

[dmbrhs]

Seattle Mariners are opposed to the arena because they are afraid of schedule overlaps, and have warned business owners about increased traffic. Someone needs to remind the Mariners they can't even fill half their stadium, so what's another 15,000-18,000 people showing up for an NBA game (you know, in the few weeks in April their seasons actually might conflict)? I love this city. So much short sightedness.

http://seattletimes.nwsou...2017537836_arena18m.html

 

[lightweight champion]

Absurd. NBA seasons don't extend into July, hell it'll only go into May if the future Sonics make the playoffs.

 

[elpablo21]

Originally Posted by dmbrhs

Seattle Mariners are opposed to the arena because they are afraid of schedule overlaps, and have warned business owners about increased traffic. Someone needs to remind the Mariners they can't even fill half their stadium, so what's another 15,000-18,000 people showing up for an NBA game (you know, in the few weeks in April their seasons actually might conflict)? I love this city. So much short sightedness.

http://seattletimes.nwsou...2017537836_arena18m.html

So much for those "Mariners are excited" articles I read earlier

 

[dmbrhs]

What's worse, is that they're trying to pass it off as an e-mail sent by one person to local businesses, but we all know it's from the front office. What a joke. At least the NFL and NBA have an understanding about scheduling games. The NBA doesn't schedule any marquee games on Sundays that would compete with any NFL games (regular season and playoffs). Do the Mariners honestly think anyone cares about the first couple weeks of the MLB season?

 

[651akathepaul]

Originally Posted by dmbrhs

Do the Mariners honestly think anyone cares about the first couple weeks of the MLB season?

Well...I do.

That's the only part of the M's baseball season that they're still contenders.

 

[dakid23]

I'm done with the M's if their the reason the arena doesn't get built. 

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Your guys' biggest hurdle is still finding Hansen a team to buy and relocate to Seattle, not the Mariners

 

[dakid23]

Time to change the title i don't think they have anything in common. 

 

[niketalker23]

Well it looks like the stars are aligning for Sacramento. Sacramento County (not city) announced that they are going to offer up county parking in order to help build an arena.

 

[nako xl]

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ORLANDO, FL. -- The NBA's top players are in Orlando for the All-Star Game, and buzz over a potential arena in Seattle is catching the attention of former Sonics.
"We got up and moved and it was tough for the fans in Seattle. I wish it didn't go down the way it did," said Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Durant, a former Seattle Sonic, was the NBA Rookie of the Year just before the Sonics relocated to Oklahoma City.
"I'm enjoying Oklahoma City, but I still love Seattle. It will always have a place in my heart. Hopefully, they're having a talk about getting a team there soon, so we'll see."
Durant told KING 5's Chris Daniels he even notices signs in crowds proudly stating who drafted him.
"I played there for a year," said Durant, who was drafted in 2007 by the Sonics. "I can't just throw them to the side."
Former Sonic Brent Barry was also spotted in Orlando. He said he's also following Seattle's arena news.
"I'm pretty stoked about it, and I like that it's being handled with with kid gloves right now, the way Chris Hansen handles things," said Barry. "I have to explain to my kids that I played for five years in Seattle, and they go, 'What team in Seattle?' That kind of sucks."

Durant on Seattle Sonics: 'I wish it didn't go down the way it did' | KING5.com Seattle

 

[noskey]

Originally Posted by dakid23

Guess what state doesn't want basketball to return to Seattle?
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/7585271/basketball-back-seattle

Would be awesome if Seattle got a team again though. We miss our rivals down here in Portland.

 

[Deleted member 38182]

I truly hope Seattle gets a team.

Here we stay!

[url=http://twitter.com/rosssiler]Ross Siler

: It makes a lot of sense for Hornets to relocate to Seattle, move into Northwest Division, while Thunder switch to the Southwest. 1 minute ago

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[url=http://twitter.com/rosssiler]Ross Siler

: Assume that Seattle and Chris Hansen's group will move on to target the Hornets and Bucks as potential relocation candidates. 1 minute ago

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http://twitter.com/rosssiler/statuses/174203334230671362

[url=http://twitter.com/sam_amick]Sam Amick

: Kevin Johnson says "framework of an agreement going forward" to keep team in Sacramento. "I want to jump up and down." about 22 minutes ago

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Sam Amick: Johnson: "It's game over, so our community should be really excited." Maloofs contribute upwards of $70 million. Staffers clapping. about 21 minutes ago

http://twitter.com/sam_amick/statuses/174198329004138497

 

[dakid23]

Originally Posted by dakid23

Time to change the title i don't think they have anything in common. 

 

[mister916]

Good luck to Seattle basketball fans. For the record if the Kings were to move, Seattle would have been my first and only choice. Again I wish you guys the best of luck.

 

[651akathepaul]

On to the poor saps that are the New Orleans Hornets..

 

[dakid23]

Looks like the Coyotes are going to Quebec... 
[h1]Quebec to build NHL-style arena[/h1]

 

[651akathepaul]

Thread title change? What would be the next hockey team in line to move? I have no idea...

 

[dakid23]

[h1]http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017902433_arena04m.html

Mariners tell city, county: Don't put another sports arena in Sodo
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017902433_arena04m.html

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[dakid23]

I am think about turning in my M's Fan Card.

 

[vrai1]

Originally Posted by dakid23

[h1]http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017902433_arena04m.html

Mariners tell city, county: Don't put another sports arena in Sodo

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http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017902433_arena04m.html
NHL/NBA seasons barely overlap w/ MLB. is Lincoln really concerned about traffic?