41 years of SuperSonics ... pfffft

[Chief]

I've followed the Sonics since the mid-1970s when Bill Russell was coaching them.

I rejoiced when Lenny Wilkens took over and led them to the NBA championship in 1979.

I loved Dennis Johnson and Gus Williams.

Fred Brown was a favorite, too.

I liked Jack Sikma's unorthodox jumpshot and hair.

I enjoyed Dale Ellis drilling a 3.

I liked watching the X-Man compete.

I enjoyed seeing the 6-10 Tom Chambers move with the agility of a guard.

Detlef Schrempf was one of my all-time favorite players.

I cheered when they made it to the finals against the Bulls in 1996.

I was extremely sad when Dennis Johnson passed away.

I had hope after Kevin Durant landed in their laps last year.

Now, it's all gone.

I never cared much when a professional franchise moved (for whatever reason). It was always somebody else's team.

But I've learned today it sucks when it happens to a team you've followed since you were a kid.

Thanks for letting me vent/mourn.

 

[big dog cowboy]

All I know is there will now be a NBA team just about 2 1/2 hours away from my home.

 

[Yeagermeister]

All I know is there will now be a NBA team just about 2 1/2 hours away from my home.

I've heard rumors of there being an NBA team in Memphis but I have yet to see it.

 

[Chief]

All I know is there will now be a NBA team just about 2 1/2 hours away from my home.

Don't get too attached.

Actually, I wouldn't consider myself a die-hard fan or anything, at least not in recent years.

It's just a weird feeling knowing that the team you followed for so long no longer exists.

 

[thekavorka]

it sucks. i would have liked the sonics to stay in seattle, but what can you do.

seattle will probably get another nba team in a couple of years. maybe the grizzlies or bobcats

 

[alby]

Well the colors and the name "Super Sonics" will be staying in Seattle. So if city can find a way to raise 300 million in the next 5 years (only 225 million considering their buy out), then the Super Sonics will be back. So, its up to the city--it always was.

 

[Mavs Man]

Well the colors and the name "Super Sonics" will be staying in Seattle. So if city can find a way to raise 300 million in the next 5 years (only 225 million considering their buy out), then the Super Sonics will be back. So, its up to the city--it always was.

Exactly. The Hornets are an organization to keep an eye on for a potential future move. Their playoff push bought them a few more years, but they are barely scraping by.

 

[Brandon]

This is as bad as when they stole the Grizzlies from Vancouver.

 

[Yeagermeister]

This is as bad as when they stole the Grizzlies from Vancouver.

How did we steal the Grizzlies? Vancouver didn't support them and didn't want them anymore.