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If the NBA Abandons Seattle, Pearl Jam's Bassist Will Abandon the NBA
If the NBA Abandons Seattle, Pearl Jam's Bassist Will Abandon the NBA
We have heard this a lot from Sonics fans -- anger over the malevolent circumstances regarding Clay Bennett 's attempted thievery of the franchise from its 41-year home in Seattle will lead them to abandon the NBA. One of the Green and Gold's more famous fans, Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, put that sentiment into easily linkable words in an ESPN The Magazine interview with Chris Sprow . It's ...
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Bloggers To Arms! It’s Time To Save The Sonics!
SPORTSbyBROOKS — ... - then take action. The Board of Governor’s meeting is in 2 days. We love our team as much as you love yours. If we don’t stop this travesty from occurring, it could happen to any team or market. Please do your part and help us. It’s the 11th hour, but it’s not too late! Our most sincere thanks, Tyler Online petitions are typically pretty pointless, but this is definitely worth a look. If the Supersonics are allowed to leave, Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament is on record as saying he’ll desert the NBA . To arms! And with skillz like these, that can’t happen.

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