Even with those headwinds, the stars seem to be aligning for an announcement that the Seattle Supersonics will return sooner rather than later. Settlement terms of a lawsuit between the city of Seattle and Clay Bennett's ownership group stipulated SuperSonics' banners, trophies and retired jerseys remain in Seattle; the nickname, logo and color scheme are available to any subsequent NBA team that plays at KeyArena subject to NBA approval. The expansion team debuted in San Francisco with a 144-116 loss in their first game against Golden State Warriors. Jan 20 @ BOS, SEA (36-13) beat BOS, 108-106, 50. VTG 80s SEATTLE SUPERSONICS Player Issue Duffle Bag NBA - Poshmark Alas, the transit system is only now starting to catch up. Join our linker program. May Indianapolis live up to its entire reputation as Indianapolis, which is the worst curse of all.]. Oct 20 @ UTA, SEA (3-3) beat UTA, 98-92, 7. Year Manufactured. Scored 108.5 PPG (12th) Allowed 103.8 PPG (3rd) Team & Player Stats Roster Schedule & Results Splits. Efforts to return the Sonics to Seattle were halfhearted and fell upon their ownswords. In December, Futurewise was our guest for a state legislative preview. Seattles new Climate Pledge Arena will be hosting pre-season games on October 3 between the Trailblazers and the Clippers. Portland vs. Seattle", "It should be the Sonics playing the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs", Relocated National Basketball Association teams, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Seattle_SuperSonics&oldid=1145033617, 1967 establishments in Washington (state), 2008 disestablishments in Washington (state), Articles with dead external links from September 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2022, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2022, Articles needing additional references from August 2022, All articles needing additional references, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2017, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2012, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 March 2023, at 22:36. Dec 1 @ UTA, SEA (16-8) lost to UTA, 95-97, 27. Sonics Forever. Calvin Booth. Feb 20 @ KCK, SEA (45-18) lost to KCK, 105-107, 64. And later, Ray. [41], On May 16, 2012, after coming to agreement, McGinn, Constantine, and Hansen presented the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the public. Dec 26, SEA (25-11) beat SDC, 124-104, 38. He enjoys using PowerPoint, but only because its no longer a weekly obligation. [38], In 2011, a group of investors led by hedge fund founder Chris Hansen spoke with Seattle mayor Mike McGinn about investing in an arena in hopes of securing an NBA franchise and reviving Seattle SuperSonics. [citation needed] Both marks would rank in the top half of the NBA's all-time standings. Everythings coming together. The 8 Best And 7 Worst Seattle SuperSonics Since 2000 - TheSportster Feb 27 @ HOU, SEA (29-38) lost to HOU, 92-96, 68. Mar 9 @ KCK, SEA (50-22) lost to KCK, 93-113, 73. 1979-80 Seattle SuperSonics: Roster and player stats Feb 23 @ UTA, SEA (46-18) beat UTA, 105-95, 65. They played in the Western, Pacific and Northwest divisions of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 7:34PM. 1988-89 Fleer All-Star Team Charles Barkley #129 Philadelphia 76ers (#195705205877) h***e (2886) - Feedback left by buyer h***e . Russell left SuperSonics after the 197677 season, and the team started the season at 517 under new coach Bob Hopkins. Four All-Star Games in 4 seasons; season marks of 29.2 points, 13.4 rebounds are Sonics records. Manage Settings [47][48][49], On January 20, 2013, several sources reported the Maloof family had agreed to sell Hansen and Ballmer's ownership group their 53% majority stake in the Kings franchise, pending approval of the NBA's Board of Governors. The Seattle SuperSonics (commonly referred to as the Sonics) were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1967 until 2008. . Center Marvin Webster went to New York but SuperSonics' roster stayed largely intact during the off-season, and they won their first division title in 1979. Faa compras na maior seleo de produtos do . How the NBA's Return to Seattle Would Alter the League - Sportscasting Watch the video. Jan 11, SEA (20-24) lost to GSW, 98-106, 45. PLAYER, POS. The women of the Seattle Storm have eclipsed anything the boys tried to do. Lenny Wilkens was brought back to replace Hopkins, and the team's performance immediately improved. Mar 12 @ MIL, SEA (50-23) lost to MIL, 103-112, 74. Data Provided By Seattle SuperSonics - Wikipedia [8] In 1978, the team moved to the Kingdome, which they shared with Major League Baseball (MLB) team Seattle Mariners and National Football League (NFL) team Seattle Seahawks. SuperSonics lost in six games to the established trio of Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginbili of San Antonio Spurs, who subsequently defeated Detroit Pistons in the 2005 NBA Finals. Seattle SuperSonics scores, news, schedule, players, stats, rumors, depth charts and more on RealGM.com . The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 1995-96 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 64-18, Finished 1st in NBA Pacific Division Coach: George Karl (64-18) Executive: Wally Walker PTS/G: 104.5 (2nd of 29) Opp PTS/G: 96.7 (8th of 29) SRS: 7.40 (2nd of 29) Pace: 93.8 (3rd of 29) Dale Ellis & Ricky Pierce Two memorable three-point assassins. SuperSonics returned to the Coliseum in 1985, and temporarily moved to Tacoma Dome for the 199495 season while the Coliseum was renovated and renamed KeyArena. Feb 22, SEA (28-36) lost to HOU, 96-111, 65. Feb 26 @ LAL, SEA (46-19) lost to LAL, 108-131, 66. Oct 16 @ PHO, SEA (0-2) lost to PHO, 86-102, 5. SEATTLE - The Seattle Storm and third-year head coach Noelle Quinn welcomes a talented group of 16 players to its training facility at Seattle Pacific Single-Game Tickets for Regular Season on Sale NowPosted on Tuesday April 18, 2023. The judge rejected the request and Seattle sued Bennett's group to enforce the lease that required the team to play at KeyArena until 2010. 2.25" diameter. [31], On April 18, 2008, NBA owners approved a potential SuperSonics' relocation to Oklahoma City in a 282 vote by the league's Board of Governors; only Mark Cuban of Dallas Mavericks and Paul Allen of Portland Trail Blazers voted against the move. 5 and 36 picks in the 2020 NBA draft/second choice in expansion draft or Nos. For Xavier, bright moments were found both on the court and on the big screen. SuperSonics made it to the Western Conference Finals for the third consecutive season but lost to Lakers in five games. One of the highlights of the season was Haywood's second-consecutive All-NBA First Team selection; he averaged a SuperSonics record 29.2 points per game and collected 12.9 rebounds per game. Seattle SuperSonics Roster - RealGM Pace: 101.8 (16th of 22), Off Rtg: 105.8 (8th of 22) [37], In 2009, a group of Seattle filmmakers known as Seattle SuperSonics Historical Preservation Society produced a critically acclaimed documentary film titled Sonicsgate Requiem For A Team, which describes the rise and demise of the Seattle SuperSonics franchise. Record: Record: NO. inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, "Media Guide:Seattle SuperSonics All-Time Roster", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Seattle_SuperSonics_all-time_roster&oldid=1075512303, Denotes player who has been elected to the, Denotes player whose jersey has been retired by the SuperSonics, Denotes player who has been elected for the Hall of Fame and had his jersey retired by the SuperSonics, This page was last edited on 6 March 2022, at 05:53. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Just like Starbucks drops any pretense of social responsibility once a store tries to unionize, then-Sonics-owner Howard Schultz ran screaming from community and team history once faced with a buyout offer from the lucrative corporate backwater of Oklahoma City. I will always point to McIlvaine when discussion of Kemps demise comes up. In the 199394 season, the SuperSonics had the best record in the NBA at 6319, but suffered a first round loss to the Denver Nuggets, becoming the first number one seed to lose a playoff series to an eighth seed. Feb 17 @ UTA, SEA (27-34) beat UTA, 101-98, 62. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? SDOT Director Greg Spotts was our guest on February 15. Farivar serves as policy director at Disability Rights Washington, a frequent ally of ours. On March 3, the team, which was led by player-coach Wilkens and First Team forward Haywood, held a 4627 mark but late-season injuries to starters Haywood, Dick Snyder and Don Smith led to the team losing eight of its final nine games. In 1969, he took over as full time player-coach, until his departure in 1972. 27. His nickname is one of my favorites and his go-fuck-yourself attitude on the court was doubly awesome. Feb 17, SEA (45-16) beat BOS, 109-108, 62. Sports Trading Card. It was their final season in Seattle because Bennett got the right to move the team after settling all legal issues with the city. Share. Do you have a blog? The team compiled a postseason mark of 7-8. Opp PTS/G: Feb 18, SEA (27-35) lost to NYK, 103-105, 63. Frank Brickowski Makes this list thanks to Dennis Rodman. The BOG voted 228 against moving the Kings from Sacramento to Seattle. In that NBA-less decade-and-a-half, Seattle has found other pastimes. Photo courtesy NBAE/Getty Images. Jan 23 @ ATL, SEA (37-13) beat ATL, 98-96, 51. Throughout the game, the crowd chanted "Save our Sonics" and Durant waved his hands at the crowd. Dec 26, SEA (17-19) lost to POR, 90-96, 37. That season, SuperSonics set an NBA record with a regular-season average attendance of 21,725 fans per game, a record that has since broken. The approval meant SuperSonics would be allowed to move to Oklahoma City's Ford Center for the 200809 season after reaching a settlement with the city of Seattle. As a result, SuperSonics fell to last place in the Pacific Division with a 3448 mark, the only time they finished in last place. One of the most popular Seattle team mascots. Jan 28, SEA (21-31) lost to MIL, 110-119, 54. Complete Seattle Supersonics Draft History. Feb 24 @ DAL, SEA (29-36) beat DAL, 102-84, 66. The current collective bargaining agreement ends in 2023-2024. Jan 16 @ IND, SEA (21-25) beat IND, 95-94, 47. The Sonics moved to the Tacoma Dome for the 199495 season while the Coliseum underwent renovations and went on to earn a second place 5725 record. Dale Ellis & Ricky Pierce Two memorable three-point assassins. It was then owned by Barry Ackerley until 2001, when it came under ownership of Basketball Club of Seattle, headed by Starbucks chairman emeritus, former president and CEO Howard Schultz. 1979. "The odds are high," Mayor Harrell said on Wednesday. 2008-2023. Mar 17 @ DEN, SEA (33-43) lost to DEN, 112-124, 77. Dec 12 @ IND, SEA (21-9) beat IND, 112-107, 33. Jack Sikma. Do you have a blog? During the 2005 off-season, head coach McMillan left SuperSonics to accept a high-paying position to coach Portland Trail Blazers. Voc encontrar produtos novos ou usados em Cartes colecionveis e acessrios esportivos de basquete Gary Payton Seattle Supersonics recordaes no eBay. By a vote of 72, Seattle City Council approved the amended MOU on September 24, 2012. SuperSonics again made the playoffs but lost to Phoenix Suns in six games, in spite of strong performances from Brown (28.5 ppg) and Burleson (20.8 ppg). Fully one fifth of Seattle residents did not live in the city when the Sonics last played here. 2. It was George Karl's arrival as head coach in 1992, however, that marked a return to regular season and playoff competitiveness for the SuperSonics. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. After the 200708 season ended, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, where they now play as Oklahoma City Thunder. ESPN.com: Seattle SuperSonics Roster Entdecke (2) 1997 feinste #80 Gary Payton Seattle SuperSonics Basketball Karten Lot in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Lenny Wilkens left the organization following the 198485 season and Jack Sikma, the last-remaining member of the SuperSonics' championship team aside from trainer Frank Furtado, was traded after the 198586 season. SEATTLE, WASH. - U.S. Soccer today announced that Seattle Sounders FC is traveling to face the LA Galaxy in the Round of 32 of the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S Storm Announces 2023 Training Camp RosterPosted on Saturday April 29, 2023. Soccer Stats - MLS - Women's - Division II & III - NASL - MASL - MISL - Search 1980-81 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 34-48, Finished 6th in NBA Pacific Division Coach: Lenny Wilkens (34-48) Executive: Zollie Volchok PTS/G: 104.0 (20th of 23) Opp PTS/G: 105.7 (5th of 23) SRS: -1.84 (17th of 23) Pace: 100.3 (19th of 23) Ray Dubicki is a stay-at-home dad and parent-on-call for taking care of general school and neighborhood tasks around Ballard. Nov 21 @ DAL, SEA (10-11) beat DAL, 101-91, 22. Pacific Division, PTS/G: I would say so. The Seattle SuperSonics drafted Durant as the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. [61], In September 2013, then-Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver announced Milwaukee Bucks would need to replace the aging BMO Harris Bradley Center because of its small size and lack of amenities. Eddie Johnson Another fun scorer to watch. Do you have a sports website? 103.8 (3rd of 22), SRS: 4.24 (3rd of 22) Jan 18 @ PHI, SEA (21-26) lost to PHI, 92-113, 48. Oct 14 @ SDC, SEA (0-1) lost to SDC, 93-98, 2. This was also the last time this SuperSonics team would make the playoffs. 6 and 35 . The Seattle Supersonics were formed in 1967. pic.twitter.com/EBHomNxTC8. Pace: 100.3 (19th of 23), Off Rtg: 103.2 (19th of 23) Dec 12, SEA (15-16) lost to LAL, 107-113, 32. The SuperSonics began setting a new foundation with the drafting of forward Shawn Kemp in 1989 and guard Gary Payton in 1990, and the trading of Dale Ellis and Xavier McDaniel to other teams during the 199091 season. I have similar unique words for former Baltimore Colts owner Bob Irsay and his Mad Tweeter son, who under cover of snowy darkness cravenly relocated the team to Indianapolis to avoid a legislature-backed attempt at keeping the team in Baltimore. Seattle SuperSonics all-time roster - Wikipedia Perhaps. "We're very intentional about it. But is Seattle ready? The #Homes4WA push to end exclusionary zoning statewide will resume this session. Or write about sports? These uniforms were an homage to a similar style worn from the 197576 season through to the 199495 season. Gus Williams scored a team-high 1,816 . Feb 10, SEA (25-32) beat BOS, 108-107, 58. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. In their last season in Seattle, they went out in depressing fashion winning just 20 measly games. How that roster finished with a record of 41-41 will forever be a mystery. The Ten Greatest Players in Supersonics History - #1 Stats with Sonics: Nine seasons, 16.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, seven-time All-Star, NBA champion Hall of Fame status: Hall of Famer. In 1981, SuperSonics created Sonics SuperChannel, the first sports subscription cable service; subscriptions were available for $120 ($1.33 a game) but the service shut down after the 198485 season.[20][21]. 1979-80 Topps Gus Williams Seattle SuperSonics #27 | eBay Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Memphis Grizzlies or New Orleans Pelicans would like the same chance. Now, the town's leader is optimistic that NBA basketball will return to his city in the near future (h/t: King 5 Seattle ). Shawn Kemp Famous for making roughly $3,000 a season during a time in which the team opted to pay Jim McIlvaine roughly $235 million. 1979. Baseball Stats - AL - NL - AAGPBL - Minor League Baseball - Search Seattle SuperSonics. OKC Thunder/Seattle Supersonics all-time roster: See which legends made People dont forget that kind of rejection. Seattle hosted the 1987 NBA All-Star game and had not one but two players participate: Tom Chambers and Terrence Stansbury. Gus Williams scored a team-high 1,816 points for the Supersonics, and Dennis Johnson contributed 17 or more per game also. All rights reserved. Before that, SuperSonics co-owner Aubrey McClendon told The Journal Record; "we didn't buy the team to keep it in Seattle; we hoped to come here", although Bennett denied knowledge of this. During the first month of the regular season, the Sonics acquired Vincent Askew from the Sacramento Kings. Seattle SuperSonics played their home games at KeyArena (originally the Seattle Center Coliseum) for 33 of the franchise's 41 seasons in Seattle. Nov 10 @ UTA, SEA (9-6) beat UTA, 88-87, 18. Jan 6 @ SDC, SEA (29-13) lost to SDC, 103-105, 45. As we said when it opened, the new barn is awesome, and well continue to say its awesome until Kraken left winger Brandon Tanev comes up and says anything he wants to us. .find_in_page{background-color:#ffff00 !important;padding:0px;margin:0px;overflow:visible !important;}.findysel{background-color:#ff9632 !important;padding:0px;margin:0px;overflow:visible !important;}. The season after his departure, the team regressed with a 3547 record. Bob Boozer. Dec 9 @ POR, SEA (14-15) lost to POR, 98-111, 30. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Lacrosse Stats - MLL - NLL - Lacrosse Search The most recent alignment of planets includes television contracts and preseason games and Las Vegas construction schedules that appear to point at the Sonics emerging anew sometime in late September or early October. KD scored 42 points.[27]. He was replaced by former Sonic Paul Westphal for the 199899 season. Jan 5 @ GSW, SEA (29-12) beat GSW, 121-112, 42. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [75], Seattle SuperSonics were traditional rivals of Portland Trail Blazers because of the teams' proximity; the rivalry had been dubbed the I-5 Rivalry in reference to Interstate 5 that connects the two cities, which are 174 miles (280km) apart. Complete Seattle Supersonics NBA Draft History - Sonics Rising Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. One of the best if not the best to ever play for the franchise. As a result of that famous dunk, he was awarded the ability to basically leap from the 3-point line and slam it home in the Sega game, Lakers vs. Celtics. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Cory Blackwell. [1] The SuperSonics entered the season as the defending NBA champions, having defeated the Washington Bullets in five games in the 1979 NBA Finals, winning their first and only NBA championship. Jan 13 @ PHO, SEA (20-25) lost to PHO, 99-104, 46. Mock NBA expansion draft: Picking Seattle SuperSonics and Flint Tropics Mar 26 @ PHO, SEA (54-26) lost to PHO, 99-109, 82. Void in ONT. John Brisker. 56-26, Finished 2nd in NBA This lets him see how urbanism works (or doesnt) during the hours most people are locked in their office. Nate McMillen For someone I remember as being a key cog in those great Sonic teams his numbers dont reflect it, though as we know, the eye test is just as important as a page of statistical information. The NBA would like more television markets represented as it goes into a new media agreement in 2024-2025. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. The 1992-93 NBA season was the 25th season for the Seattle SuperSonics in the National Basketball Association. The next season, SuperSonics traded Haywood to New York Knicks, forcing the remaining players to pick up the offensive slack. The film focuses on the controversial aspects of the team's departure from Seattle; it won the 2010 Webby Award for Best Sports Film. HT. Detlef Schrempf An merciless assassin on defense in NBA Jam. approx. Seattle Sonics Basketball vintage collectible memorabilia for sale from The all-time record of this rivalry is 9894 in favor of SuperSonics. [63] During sale discussions, it was revealed Hansen and Ballmer had expressed interest in purchasing the team for more than $600 million but had not made a formal offer because of Kohl's insistence the team stay in Milwaukee. Schulman was awarded American Basketball Association Rookie of the Year and MVP Spencer Haywood following a lengthy court battle. From 2000 on however, the team drifted towards the middle tier of the NBA, mostly missing the playoffs, and lacking in any superstars to help them reach their previous heights. The team compiled a postseason mark of 7-8. Mar 25, SEA (33-47) lost to POR, 103-112, 81. On July 18, 2006, after unsuccessful efforts to persuade Washington State government officials to provide funding to update KeyArena, Schultz and Basketball Club of Seattle LLP sold SuperSonics and their sister team the Women's National Basketball Association's Seattle Storm for $350 million to Professional Basketball Club LLC (PBC), an investment group that was headed by Oklahoma City businessman Clay Bennett. Ballots are due February 14. In 1984, Fred Brown retired after playing 13 productive seasons with SuperSonics; during this time, he had been on the same team roster as Rule and Wilkens during his rookie season, playing a key role on Seattle's first playoff teams, and being the team's important sixth man during the championship series years. Seattle SuperSonics began play on October 13, 1967; they were coached by Al Bianchi, and included All-Star guard Walt Hazzard and All-Rookie Team members Bob Rule and Al Tucker. Preos baixos em Cartes colecionveis e acessrios esportivos de Dec 30 @ SAS, SEA (17-21) lost to SAS, 100-102, 39. [citation needed]. Planets are aligning for a Seattle NBA comeback, whether or not the city and neighborhood are ready. [19] Fred Brown won the NBA's first three-point shooting-percentage title, Jack Sikma played in the second of his seven career All-Star Games for SuperSonics, Gus Williams and Dennis Johnson were named to the All-NBA Second Team, and Johnson was also named to the All-NBA First Defensive Team for the second consecutive year. Greatest of All-Time: The 1980 Seattle Supersonics SANDY, UTAH - Sounders FC (6-2-2, 20 points) played to a scoreless draw with Real Salt Lake (3-5-1, 10 points) on Saturday evening at America First Fi Sounders FC Faces Real Salt Lake Saturday Evening at America First FieldPosted on Saturday April 29, 2023. The team returned to the rebuilt Coliseum, now the KeyArena, for the 199596 season. Jan 25 @ SAS, SEA (37-14) lost to SAS, 116-125, 52. [39] McGinn offered to Hansen to obtain ownership of KeyArena for little to no money. The Seattle Storm averaged over 10,000 fans a game for its first year in the arena, a third more than any other team in the league. [citation needed], For the 197273 season, Wilkens was traded to Cleveland Cavaliers in an unpopular move;[18] without his leadership, SuperSonics fell to a 2656 record. The 197980 season saw SuperSonics finish second in the Pacific Division to Los Angeles Lakers with a strong 5626 record. Jan 20 @ NYK, SEA (21-27) lost to NYK, 97-98, 49. In 2018, the Oak View Group won rights to renovate what was then Key Arena. The 1979-80 season saw a changing of the guard and the end of an era. 1979-1980 Seattle SuperSonics Roster Composition. [55] Burkle eventually left the group because of a conflict with other business interests, but offered to be primary developer of lands around the planned downtown location of the new arena to aid in city council passage of public funding for the project.
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