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Supersonicas wrote:If this happens, it could be great news for fans of the Seattle SuperSonics.

Sweezo wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



No, it's not. I'm a fan of the Supersonics, not the **** Hornets.

If you notice in the article, the attendance figure used is what was averaged here in NOLA before Katrina. Shinn is just asking that we support him like we did before Katrina hit. We seem to have all the elements in place for that, but we need better attendance. Teams don't move because of attendance, but corporate sponsors, in most cases, base their support on how many people they think they can reach. If the sponsors started to diminish their sponsorship or TV revenue went down, then the whole thing starts to fall apart. In order to keep things going the way they have been going before Katrina, the Hornets just want that average met. Which ought to tell you something. With that number, it is clear that the Hornets were profitable here. We have been told by the naysayers that we didn't support the Hornets before Katrina. Bull****, and this ought to put all of that to rest.

So does the agreement make it easier for the Hornets to leave? Sure, if we don't support them. Does the agreement give us some finality that the Hornets will not bolt on us prematurely? Sure, if we support them.

Yesterday, Arnie Fielkow convened a meeting with all the players regarding the TV problem on the northshore. Don't expect for a second that this isn't relevant here. It's up to us to get it together and make it work here. That meeting was a step in the right direction. Arnie clearly expects this matter to be resolved and seems to be adament about it.

As for the PF, again, it's a win/win for both. Many here have complained, why build a Practice Facility if the team is going to leave? Shinn has said that the original agreement required him to have the PF. Looks like the baby has been cut in half on this one. The Alario is fine through at least 2014 with the addition, and if the Hornets leave, our Alario, which was there before the Hornets, got a nice upgrade, so we don't totally lose out either.

I can understand the anxiety here. But the reality is this, Shinn wants us to support this team more. We have two ways that we can view this amended agreement. We can say scroo Shinn he is trying to leave and not support him at all, or we can go out and support this team and realize that if we do, everything else will take care of itself.

Which choice will you make?

I'll be in the arena later this month doing my part from afar.

Edit: let me add one thing. How many people here have said that if Seattle wants to keep the Sonics, all they have to do is take care of the arena situation? Well, this is a similar situation. All we have to do is actually go to the games and everything is good, which is true no matter what year it is. So try not to focus on any year indicated in the contract. Just go out and support the team, or not. The choice is yours.

I will say this, no more excuses. If we don't support the team, then there is no reason for any complaining here. This is something that is actually in our control, one fan at a time. Go out and do your part. And if you aren't doing your part, I'd think twice about complaining.

You guys seem to be missing the point of the extension announcement. Here is a pretty good, and dare I say realistic view of what this means.

Supersonicas wrote:See I told you guys before. Hornets coming to Seattle. Great news! P.J. sucks anyways. Gotta get a Chris Paul jersey now!

2poor wrote:Don't worry, you're not getting the Hornets. Nobody is but New Orleans.

2poor wrote:Don't worry, you're not getting the Hornets. Nobody is but New Orleans.

Rah Fentons wrote:

You guys seem to be missing the point of the extension announcement. Here is a pretty good, and dare I say realistic view of what this means.

What it tells me is that Shinn will be applying for relocation this time next year.

I wonder how much longer the ticket give-aways, Ladies night, and two-for-one deals will last in New Orleans ?????

Det the Threat wrote:
I don't like to talk about other cities losing their team and i don't really like to link the Hornets situation to ours, but i just don't think that pro-basketball will work in New Orleans, especially after those horrible things the people of that city had to go through.

The Hornets haven't been that much appreciated since they arrived in New Orleans and with that situation over there, i just don't think that the people of this city are able to support their Saints and the Hornets.

BTW: Those attendence requirements by the team are way too high, to be ever met by the people of this city.

Copperhead wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



The Hornets should be of no concern to you. NONE. Move on and stop being so bitter. LMAO. Move on and stop being so bitter. I won't revisit this thread so don't bother replying. Again, move on and stop being so bitter.

Supersonicas wrote:The Boston Globe is reporting that if the New Orleans Hornets don't average close to 15,000 fans in home games starting with tonight's contest against the Lakers through all home games until February of 2009, the franchise will be allowed out of their lease with the New Orleans Arena by the State of Louisiana.
If that happens, the Hornets would be allowed to move if they choose. Although tonight's Lakers game is sold out, the Hornets have averaged an NBA-worst 11,871 fans this season through 15 games. Potential suitors could include Oklahoma City, Kansas City and Las Vegas. If this happens, it could be great news for fans of the Seattle SuperSonics.

See I told you guys before. Hornets coming to Seattle. Great news! P.J. sucks anyways. Gotta get a Chris Paul jersey now!

2poor wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
They'll be fine. And I agree with Copperhead, some of you need to stop being bitter and start being rational.