Slog - Comments on One Step Forward, One Step Back

Comment by chris s

chris s — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:47:06 -0800

Wow. The carousel continues. Years ago New Orleans had the Jazz. Then they moved to Utah (and for some bizarre reason kept the name). Then N.O. tried to unsuccessfully lure the Tumberwolves to town. Then N.O. successfully swiped the Hornets from Charlotte (and kept the name, karma or something I guess). Then Charlotte got another team (can't remember the name). Of course OKC wasn't even on the radar of the NBA until Hurricane Katrina forced the Hornets to play two seasons outside of N.O. Suprisingly OKC went head over heels for it (much like N.O. when they originally swiped the Hornets). Now the Hornets are back in N.O. and OKC has set its sites on the owner that is currently crying the loudest for more money. I'm sure this story has been played out multiple different ways, in many places with many teams, this is just the version I know.

Comment by NapoleonXIV

NapoleonXIV — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:51:06 -0800

Kick out the Sonics, rename it the Colisseum, and bring back the Bubbleator, dammit.

Comment by Ole

Ole — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:25:16 -0800

Pro sports franchises are the tape worms of our body politic. The sooner we quit feeding them, the better.

Comment by Chris Van Dyk

Chris Van Dyk — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:39:23 -0800

Send money to Citizens for More Important Things, and we will spend it educating folks and defeating this measure in Oklahoma...what looks good to them now from a distance is just another greasy hamburger, up close...

Comment by Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:58:49 -0800

I'm not convinced we gain anything from them staying, so good bye.

Comment by Will in Seattle

Will in Seattle — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:22:46 -0800

You know, if the MSM would just stop reporting on the Sonics, we could all go back to waiting for our seasons tickets for soccer instead ... just sayin.

Kick em out and lock the doors behind them. Good riddance.

Comment by they're just "OK"

they're just "OK" — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:27:12 -0800

Just "OK", as in "Oklahoma" OK.

Comment by max solomon

max solomon — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:09:26 -0800

stern's not going to back up anyone but bennett. the other owners? if their head isn't up their asses, they won't. OKC ain't San Antonio. Its like giving a team to Spokane.

but seattle won't have shit worked out r.e. the key by the time they vote. i'd love to see them stay, but we're just not willing to pay the price when the price is retarded.

Comment by Will in Seattle

Will in Seattle — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:20:43 -0800

You got the "not willing to pay the price" part down.

Not. A. Cent.

Buh bye!

Comment by neo-realist

neo-realist — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:59:48 -0800

My question are, how does the I-91 initiative play into the funding of this arena? Will this be a slightly improved version of what the city offered Howie Starbuck and if so, why would they expect Okie Clay to accept it? and if this requires tax dollars, will the people of the city be able to vote on it.

Personally, I'll only support/vote for a a proposal that enlarges the Key to NHL capacity otherwise the Sonics can leave for all I care.

Comment by Slick Watts

Slick Watts — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:07:56 -0800

I wish Durant would step up and say he wants to stay here, and he'll leave immediately when his contract is up if they move to OK...BUT he probably doesnt give a fuck....The players COULD make a difference...but wont...Im gonna send death threats to Bennett if they leave...

Comment by Bitter sports fan

Bitter sports fan — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:28:04 -0800

If we send money to Citizens for More Important Things, would Chris Van Dyk use it to move to OKC permanently? Because I'm all for that.

Comment by CheshireK

CheshireK — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:19:55 -0800

Erica, I love your work and sincerely believe every word you are saying. Thus it is with some regret that I tag this post: [citation needed]