NBA approves SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City

[Intrepid]

It's done. Press conference coming soon.

News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports | NBA approves SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

Awesome!

BETTER TOWN FOR MEEEEEEEE!

[Intrepid]

Press conference is going on right now which can be seen on 4, 5 and 9.

[Intrepid]

28 - 2 was the vote, with Dallas and Portland being the two "no" votes.

[betts]

No problem with Portland voting no, and of course we knew what Mark Cuban thought. Stern is telling Seattle that with a building, there's hope for Seattle getting another team. Time to play nice.

[Karried]

Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[Nixon7]

Stern just said that he would recommend it be called 'Oklahoma' _____.

[Intrepid]

Stern said he didn't want to put any pressure on the ownership, but he could see the benefits of the team being "Oklahoma <insert nickname here>" instead of Oklahoma City.

I'm sure there will be a text version of his quote available soon....

[Intrepid]

Stern just said that he would recommend it be called 'Oklahoma' _____.

LOL! GMTA!

[Karried]

oh crap, I've realized that it should be Oklahoma City

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

Oh man.

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

He's a bit of a blunt guy when it comes to answering that Seattle reporter with his panties in a twist.

[Karried]

Doesn't like to be interrupted apparently... how embarassing is that!?

[jbrown84]

Yeah that was funny.

[Karried]

HE isn't giving up is he? The Seattle reporter.. he's like a dog with a bone re the 'email'!

[solitude]

My old "Get ready For OKLAHOMA _______" thread was met with a lot of "are you crazy" comments. Today, we have the NBA commish Stern saying he would encourage and believes the ownership group will name the team "OKLAHOMA". He said it was a topic of conversation, market size versus including Tulsa, etc. was discussed, and I don't believe Stern would have said that if he didn't KNOW it will be called "Oklahoma." So much for "Big League City" and hearing "Oklahoma City" on the sports every night during basketabll season. Hell, people have heard "Oklahoma" on the sports for years with the Sooners success. This would NOT give Oklahoma City the "Big league status" we wanted. As someone has said many times - how many people know where the New Jersey Nets Play?

This is a BAD deal. I am, frankly, angry - as this is what I thought Oklahoma CITY needed and why I ended up voting "Yes" on March 4th.

[jbrown84]

"the citizens of Oklahoma"

[solitude]

"the citizens of Oklahoma"

I'm sorry, JBrown, what do you mean?

[jbrown84]

Bennett said something about "the citizens of Seattle and the citizens of Oklahoma..." (not Oklahoma City)

[solitude]

Yes, and he just did it again stressing the call from the governor, the support from the state legislature, etc. and bringing the NBA to "Oklahoma." It's a done deal, folks and we've been had.

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

You guys are actually getting upset, after all this, about not being separated from the rest of the state in the name?

I don't get it. I'm happy we're getting them. We could call them the Okie Flatlanders and I'd be happy we got a team.

[jbrown84]

Interesting that the Seattle Times reporter suggested Bennetts number of trips to Seattle show he was in good faith.

[jbrown84]

Henry: "Oklahoma is in the Big Leagues"

[RabidRed]

Yes, and he just did it again stressing the call from the governor, the support from the state legislature, etc. and bringing the NBA to "Oklahoma." It's a done deal, folks and we've been had.

And why should it be Oklahoma City? I know the sales tax vote but remember that many people besides residence of OKC pay that tax. And the State has just given the team a free ride on taxation. This team will need all the support it can get.

I love the name "Oklahoma Roadunner" btw. BEEP BEEP for a rally call would be unique to say the least. Make a good looking mascot too. Can see a slim roadrunner for a live mascot. Have a little sexiness to it....lol

[Intrepid]

Interesting that the Seattle Times reporter suggested Bennetts number of trips to Seattle show he was in good faith.

Yeah, I thought that was pretty interesting as well. Bennett probably paid that reporter off.