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Zen653 · 03-02-2007, 01:50 AM

Why would the Sonics want to move to a suburb that's 12 miles from downtown? That arrangement doesn't work in most markets (Auburn Hills notwithstanding.) I get the part about cheap land and economic development but ultimately teams draw fans by being located downtown.

Anyway, what's the likelihood of the state legislature stepping up to the plate to ensure the long-term survival of the Sonics in the Seattle area? I'd hate to see the Sonics move to Oklahoma. As I've said before, Seattle is a world class city, and as such, should have all three of the major professional sports leagues. It's not as though Seattle lacks fan support or basketball tradition. The Sonics have had more historical success than the Mariners and Seahawks.

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Zen653 Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,744	Why would the Sonics want to move to a suburb that's 12 miles from downtown? That arrangement doesn't work in most markets (Auburn Hills notwithstanding.) I get the part about cheap land and economic development but ultimately teams draw fans by being located downtown. Anyway, what's the likelihood of the state legislature stepping up to the plate to ensure the long-term survival of the Sonics in the Seattle area? I'd hate to see the Sonics move to Oklahoma. As I've said before, Seattle is a world class city, and as such, should have all three of the major professional sports leagues. It's not as though Seattle lacks fan support or basketball tradition. The Sonics have had more historical success than the Mariners and Seahawks. Last edited by Zen653; 03-02-2007 at 01:53 AM.