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ballhype.com - 9/5/2008
NBA: No More Sonic Booms, Thunder Claps Instead

Another team in the list. Another franchise to beat.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Formerly known as the Seattle Supersonics, the Oklahoma City Thunder did not come as a surprise to NBA fans. Six weeks before the official announcement, news has already leaked out regarding the team, including its logo and colors.

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