Bye Bye Sonics

[Zach_Randolph]

Yo man, its no probelm, I gots ta love for my boys on teh sound.

[mmbt0ne]

NO's owners have got to be pissed about this.

[ThaSaltCracka]

I would imagine so would Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.

I actually can't see them moving. I don't see it happening.

[irvman21]

I don't see why, they have drawn great in OKC, they have zero competition from pro fanchises, and they have a great arena to play in.

[ThaSaltCracka]

eh yo [censored] OKC

[EricW]

Dear god. I live in Vancouver and I've always liked the sonics. This is a bit sad.

[bernie]

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How do these venues become 'too small' and 'unprofitable' so quickly?

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Starts with a crappy team.

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[bernie]

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Good riddance

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[irvman21]

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Is their move to OKC a done deal (after 2010)? How old is Key Arena? Like 10 years? How do these venues become 'too small' and 'unprofitable' so quickly? Same story with the Alamodome.

The Sonics have probably the richest tradition of any Seattle pro team and I for one am a little sad about this.

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It's helpful if you don't build a piece of [censored] to start with, Key Arena, like the Kingdome, was a poorly designed dump from the day it opened. The Alamodome is completely ill suited for basketball. Anyone building an arena for basketball should be required to visit Conseco before even starting on the first plan.

[uncleshady]

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NO's owners have got to be pissed about this.

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I thought that too. Vegas welcomes any franchise with open arms...