Sonics off to OK City.... -

Charlottenian · 07-02-2008, 08:29 PM

Seattle is another victim of Stern holding city's hostage for new arenas.... very sad

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/8286654?MSNHPHMA

carpanfan96 · 07-02-2008, 08:32 PM

yea, I don't like the new stadium movement, city's being forced to finance a new stadium just to keep a team thats been there for years.

Saint J · 07-02-2008, 10:19 PM

The NBA is doing no justice for itself by having cities like Memphis, OKC, and Sacramento in the league. All those cities can support the team but the NBA takes a hit in 'name value' from having cities like those in the league.

Anyway sad to see the Sonics move, you know it has to hurt the fans there with all the history they have. Good thing for OKC the Sonics suck major a$$.

Delhommey · 07-02-2008, 11:05 PM

Dear Sonics,

Welcome to Hell.

At least you're not in Tulsa.

Cheers,

Del

King Taharqa · 07-02-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlottenian

Seattle is another victim of Stern holding city's hostage for new arenas.... very sad

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/8286654?MSNHPHMA

Sorry, cant blame this one on Stern. The former owner of the Sonics sold it KNOWINGLY to businessmen from OKC who've always had the intent of moving the team there. If anything blame that former owner and the Sonics fans who didnt give a damn until it was too late.

goodlay · 07-03-2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Saint J

Anyway sad to see the Sonics move, you know it has to hurt the fans there with all the history they have. Good thing for OKC the Sonics suck major a$$.

Tell me about it, the Hornets moving in 2002 still hurts.

Anytime an organization moves, it's bad for the fans, the players, the coaches, and everyone involved.

CatScratchFever · 07-03-2008, 12:34 PM

At least Seattle gets to keep the 'Sonics' name and colors. I wish we had done the same with the Hornets.

PantherBoy95 · 07-03-2008, 09:09 PM

So does this mean that Oklahoma City has to make a new logo and name (and Jersey...if so I CAN'T WAIT to buy it)

But yeah I'd never even HEARD of OKC until the Hornets played there last year. I think this is a dumb move personally.

love to hate roy · 07-03-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by King Taharqa

Sorry, cant blame this one on Stern. The former owner of the Sonics sold it KNOWINGLY to businessmen from OKC who've always had the intent of moving the team there. If anything blame that former owner and the Sonics fans who didnt give a damn until it was too late.

Haven't said this in a while, but I agree with you here KT. However, it does suck to see the team leave. Before Kobe, my favorite player was The Glove....

solorca · 07-04-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PantherBoy95

But yeah I'd never even HEARD of OKC until the Hornets played there last year.

Wow. Someone needs to study their geography a little more. Not to mention the whole OKC bombing that was one of the biggest events of the past 20 years.

PantherDude7311977 · 07-05-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by solorca

Wow. Someone needs to study their geography a little more. Not to mention the whole OKC bombing that was one of the biggest events of the past 20 years.

I think he was being sarcastic. I know better than to fall for his joke.

PantherBoy95 · 07-05-2008, 09:42 PM

Well What I meant was...I don't think it's as good of a place to hold a basketball franchise. I'd never heard of them pulling for a B-ball team until last year....Like Vegas; they've been asking for a team FOREVER...(or like how L.A. want's a football team.

B/ yeah; I still can't wait to get a jersey of the new team...unless it's pink and green.

CatScratchFever · 07-10-2008, 11:14 AM

Oklahoma City Barons?

http://nbainsidestuff.wordpress.com/...a-city-barons/

Anavax · 07-10-2008, 12:33 PM

That's a sweet jersey. Better than ours.

Towelboy · 07-10-2008, 12:37 PM

i'm not too sold on the name. i prefer oklahoma city outlaws or cyclones.

07-02-2008, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Charlottenian Huddle Legend Forum Legend Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: charlotte Age: 26 Posts: 8,260 Rep Power: 412	Sonics off to OK City.... Seattle is another victim of Stern holding city's hostage for new arenas.... very sad http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/8286654?MSNHPHMA

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carpanfan96 Rookie League Vet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 466 Rep Power: 12	Re: Sonics off to OK City.... yea, I don't like the new stadium movement, city's being forced to finance a new stadium just to keep a team thats been there for years.

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Saint J Starter All Pro Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 1,373 Rep Power: 94	Re: Sonics off to OK City.... The NBA is doing no justice for itself by having cities like Memphis, OKC, and Sacramento in the league. All those cities can support the team but the NBA takes a hit in 'name value' from having cities like those in the league. Anyway sad to see the Sonics move, you know it has to hurt the fans there with all the history they have. Good thing for OKC the Sonics suck major a$$.

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Delhommey Dooooooom! Forum Legend Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Tx Age: 31 Posts: 21,729 Rep Power: 1003	Re: Sonics off to OK City.... Dear Sonics, Welcome to Hell. At least you're not in Tulsa. Cheers, Del __________________

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CatScratchFever Evil PSL Owner All Pro Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: LKN Posts: 1,929 Rep Power: 65	Re: Sonics off to OK City.... At least Seattle gets to keep the 'Sonics' name and colors. I wish we had done the same with the Hornets. __________________

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PantherBoy95 Starter All Pro Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,939 Rep Power: 99	Re: Sonics off to OK City.... So does this mean that Oklahoma City has to make a new logo and name (and Jersey...if so I CAN'T WAIT to buy it) But yeah I'd never even HEARD of OKC until the Hornets played there last year. I think this is a dumb move personally.

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PantherBoy95 Starter All Pro Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,939 Rep Power: 99	Re: Sonics off to OK City.... Well What I meant was...I don't think it's as good of a place to hold a basketball franchise. I'd never heard of them pulling for a B-ball team until last year....Like Vegas; they've been asking for a team FOREVER...(or like how L.A. want's a football team. B/ yeah; I still can't wait to get a jersey of the new team...unless it's pink and green.

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CatScratchFever Evil PSL Owner All Pro Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: LKN Posts: 1,929 Rep Power: 65	Re: Sonics off to OK City.... Oklahoma City Barons? http://nbainsidestuff.wordpress.com/...a-city-barons/ __________________

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