If you take the NBA out of this (which many fail to do), the arena is still in great need of upgrades.

Let's take a look at other regional arenas. (Others feel free to correct my "facts"):

Tulsa - finishing $200 million BOK Center
Kansas City - finishing $350 million Sprint Center
Dallas - $350 million American Airlines Center one of the most highly-ranked centers in US
Wichita - getting ready to build a new center (not sure of price tag)

That means more competition for the NCAA, Big 12, concerts and other events that would normally consider Oklahoma City, but might just skip on up the road another 90 miles or so to go to Tulsa or Wichita. We'd lose out on a lot (not just the NBA) if this doesn't pass.

Karrie, I'd love to think this poll is scientific. Sadly, I think for the most part, on this board at least, it's just preaching to the choir.

If any of you see me driving down the road with my hand-made "Vote Yes March 4" sign in the back window of my car, honk and wave!!!