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sshle wrote:

Cactus Jack wrote:

sshle wrote:Bring in Steve Nash to coach the team and you’re off to a great start

Why Nash?

Underrated basketball mind (even better than Kidd) and is active with the development of the Warriors

Cactus Jack wrote:

sshle wrote:

Cactus Jack wrote:Why Nash?

Underrated basketball mind (even better than Kidd) and is active with the development of the Warriors

Well, we need a team first.

Are you willing to donate the Raps?

sshle wrote:

Cactus Jack wrote:

sshle wrote:Underrated basketball mind (even better than Kidd) and is active with the development of the Warriors

Well, we need a team first.

Are you willing to donate the Raps?

Nope, you guys will turn on them the second they fail. We deserve this ride

Cactus Jack wrote:

sshle wrote:Bring in Steve Nash to coach the team and you’re off to a great start

Why Nash?

Steve Ballmer, David Stern talk prospects of NBA return to Seattle

Ballmer, of course, was a principal in two potential Sonics efforts, one to try to keep the team from moving to Oklahoma City in 2008, and the second as a partner with Chris Hansen to try to purchase the Sacramento Kings and relocate them to Seattle. A big part of the reason that attempt failed was that, in large part due to the Sonics exit, the NBA wanted to make sure every effort went into keeping teams from moving.

“[...] I mean, it’s part of the reason why I was happy to buy a team in L.A. I went to see the commissioner right after I retired, and he said, “Look, we’ve learned our lesson. We don’t want teams to move.” So if you want to buy a team, don’t expect to be able to buy it and move it to Seattle.”

In the discussion, the point was reiterated the Ballmer has no intention of moving the Clippers north up I-5.

“Although a team in L.A. moving to Seattle, I have to say it’ll lose probably about half its value. So please don’t look at me to take the haircut even for our beloved city.”

Stern on Seattle...

“I do think that if they expand, or ever move a team, Seattle, my guess is, is first in line,” Stern said. “The big two at some point were Seattle and Las Vegas, but I don’t think there will be an NBA team in Las Vegas now because there’s NHL and WNBA and NFL. But Seattle is a good town. I think the NHL is going to go in there too. And that’s great. With Tim Leiweke planning to spend $600 million on Key Arena, that’s good for Seattle. But usually the first team in does very well.”

Crossy2008 wrote:

gardenofsound wrote:Seattle Rockers

Flannel themed jersey tops and long, ripped shorts.



Seriously, it's gotta be the Sonics, and that city needs a team again ASAP. If you guys don't get it soon, I wouldn't be surprised if Durant goes in on a group to start a team as soon as retires. He loved Seattle.

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Sothron wrote:I would much rather expand than relocate. There is enough international talent to more than justify at least two more teams in the league.

Cactus Jack wrote:This should end all of the relocation talk!

wco81 wrote:I wonder if the NBA still has the position that they want to expand rather than move teams.

I see a lot of empty seats in games.

Cactus Jack wrote:“Look, we’ve learned our lesson. We don’t want teams to move.”

wco81 wrote:I thought that quote was from 2008 though.

Lot of things have changed since then, not the least of which is a huge TV contract. I think many owners would rather not share those TV revenues unless the franchise fee is huge.

tonyreyes123 wrote:I used to feel for Seattle but they went on a half decade tear of trying to hijack everyone else’s team so I couldn’t care less if Washington ever got another treadmill franchise


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tonyreyes123 wrote:I used to feel for Seattle but they went on a half decade tear of trying to hijack everyone else’s team so I couldn’t care less if Washington ever got another treadmill franchise


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Akklaim1 wrote:Why do some fans want to break Clipper fans' hearts so much by moving the Clippers to Seattle?