hotdogandfriends.com - 7/3/2008
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A warning to NBA fans in cities not named New York, LA, or Boston: now that the Seattle example has been established they're coming for you next.
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... Constable Echelon, Hot Dog & Friends: I’m currently studying a little revolutionary era France. I’ll admit it’s always been a little hard to wrap my head around the idea of a society so unjust that the only recourse for the common man was to take to the streets, round up those responsible, and cut off their heads. I imagine that insatiable bloodlust started with those people feeling like I feel right now. ...
Juiced Links: Seattle’s move to Oklahoma City
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... about the SuperSonics move to Oklahoma City
SEATTLE TIMES: Basketball has a future in Seattle? Are you kidding me?
SEATTLE TIMES: Turn out the lights
THE OKLAHOMAN: Pop the corks and celebrate
THE OKLAHOMAN: A video interview with the mayor
ESPN.COM: You could be the next Seattle
HOT DOG AND FRIENDS: If I sound bitter… it’s because I probably am
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Team Leaving
supersonicsoul.com 7/3/2008 — Well, it appears that $75 million is the magic number. The City of Seattle accepted a cash payout of $75 million from the PBC to allow the Sonics to leave their home of 41 years and move to Oklahoma City. That amount may or may not be repaid by Clay Bennett, et al if the city were to receive another team in the Sonics' stead. As you would imagine, more to come.
Sad Day in Seattle
supersonicsoul.com 7/3/2008 — It was a sad day in Seattle as the Super Sonics era came to an end after 41 years.
OK C YA Seattle; Sonics Will Move For 2008-2009 Campaign
slamdunkcentral.com 7/3/2008 — Clevelanders are feeling Seattle's pain. Jeff Sack: "the real losers here are the fans and the ancillary businesses. I lived in Cleveland in 1995 when the real Browns went to Baltimore. It was a crushing blow for the area, in some ways it has never recovered. "
GOODBYE, SONICS
withleather.com 7/3/2008 — The most eloquent reaction you'll read.