Paul, lying is part of the business world. Transactions occur at an arm's length, and while not necessarily ethical, the behavior is commonplace.
This NBA stuff is a game for big boys. Calls to "stand for what is right!" just sound silly at this point. This has nothing to do with wrong and right. It has everything to do with money, power and prestige.
This grab for the team may have been a bit Machiavellian, but what sports team relocation has ever been done with good feelings on both sides?
I don't think the OKC ownership group really lied more than similarly situated people in similar situations do. They were just dumb about statements they made which were subject to discovery. The ownership group is generally arrogant and not used to being second-guessed or questioned... or else, they just don't give a damn about people in Seattle feeling all butthurt about being lied to.
You would have to be severely mentally challenged not to have been able to read the tea leaves from the moment Clay Bennett emerged as the owner of the Supersonics. Acting shocked and upset at this juncture just comes off as disingenuous. Particularly when you're making appeals like "Come on people! Stand for what is right!"
-- and you thought you could win us Okies over by maligning Clinton.. I have to admit.. I like you a little better for that, but it didn't cinch your argument
