Sonics backers find allies from the past

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 Sonics backers find allies from the past
In a strange convergence of sorts, perhaps the NBA schedule had history and poetic justice in mind for what might be the death march for the Seattle SuperSonics franchise. As the final three weeks ticked down of the worst season in the 41-year history of the franchise (19-62 going into Wednesday’s merciful regular season finale at Golden State), there was plenty of sentiment and tradition ... [link]

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