Pay close attention behind the OKC bench today...

[Sonics4Life]

we will be representing truth and justice.

www.sonicsgate.org (http://www.sonicsgate.org)

[Meticode]

Will you have a sign?

[airchibundo507]

nope. guns.

they will hold the thunder hostage.

[ILLsmak]

Why not fight for a more noble cause...

How about child hunger?


-Smak

[ILLsmak]

Will you have a sign?

lol, no they'll just be there. Try to guess which ones they are...

-Smak

[Sonics4Life]

These sonic fans need a life. If you guys were selling out arenas they wouldnt have left yall for hicktown

Ignorant moronic statements like this is why we made the award-winning feature documentary Sonicsgate: Requiem For A Team. The nation must know what really happened, and your statement could not be further from the truth.

The film is now nominated for two Webby Awards (http://www.youtube.com/webby) in "Best Editing" and "Best Sports."

wake up. your team could be next.

[Meticode]

These sonic fans need a life. If you guys were selling out arenas they wouldnt have left yall for hicktown
Wow, you have no clue what happened with that do you? You think it was a simple selling the arena out? Something the Clippers almost never do unless they're playing the Lakers.

[DuMa]

hate the owner not the players and coaches....

[zORi]

Wow, you have no clue what happened with that do you? You think it was a simple selling the arena out? Something the Clippers almost never do unless they're playing the Lakers.

Dammit, beat me to it.

It was never about ticket sells, Seattle was known for having one of the most storied and loved franchises in the NBA. I was upset about the OKC move, still kind of am.

[zORi]

Im not trying to watch a 2 hour long boring documentary. So why don't yall fill me in on your Conspiracy theories

It's not a conspiracy theory, it's actually the truth.

It had a lot to do with the city and ownership. It had almost nothing to do with ticket sales or fans.

[Meticode]

Im not trying to watch a 2 hour long boring documentary. So why don't yall fill me in on your Conspiracy theories

There is no conspiracy theory, I'm not going to waste my time filling you in if you're not going to take the time to do your research before you start barking at the mouth assuming you think you know what happened. Like spewing out garbage about the fans filling the seat when that had nothing to do with it.

I'm just astonished at the ignorance on your part. Just wow.

[Meticode]

Sonics fans are butthurt. :oldlol: :oldlol: Why not convince the pacers to move to seattle ?
A lot of fans are butthurt. I would be too if I was fan of that team and the way that happened.

[Sonics4Life]

Im not trying to watch a 2 hour long boring documentary. So why don't yall fill me in on your Conspiracy theories

if you voluntarily choose to be dumb as sh!t, we're not going to force you.

2 hours is shorter than 1 NBA game. you got time to make over 1,200 posts on here, you got time to watch the most compelling sports documentary since Hoop Dreams.

"The Most Persuasive Grassroots Flick of 2009.
Don't be fooled by the price tag: This pitch-perfect documentary shows
the collateral damage when a team leaves town.

[ThemBombs]

so... where are you guys?

[DTD]

so... where are you guys?


There is like 3 or 4 of them right behind the bench decked out in green Sonic gear. I like it.

[Sonics4Life]

Just a heads up your talking to someone who has like 15 accounts on here and has no life.

ahaha, thanks for the heads up. But he doesn't have two hours to watch the doc right? LOL. hey whatever bumps the thread. :oldlol:

[raptorfan_dr07]

ahaha, thanks for the heads up. But he doesn't have two hours to watch the doc right? LOL. hey whatever bumps the thread. :oldlol:

Yeah he's one of the resident morons. Half the time you can't even understand what he's saying. I've been here much longer than he has and has way more posts than I do. :lol:

[ProfessorMurder]

Haha yeah I see like 3 guys in Sonics gear. Funny, kind of fruitless though. At least you're sticking to your guns. :cheers:

[simcjt]

Yeah he's one of the resident morons. Half the time you can't even understand what he's saying. I've been here much longer than he has and has way more posts than I do. :lol:
Someone who just got approved this month is coming with Zen and Maniak type post #'s. 30 a day with a total of 500 something and we still have like 2 weeks left.
:roll: :roll: :roll:

[BlueandGold]

Ignorant moronic statements like this is why we made the award-winning feature documentary Sonicsgate: Requiem For A Team. The nation must know what really happened, and your statement could not be further from the truth.

The film is now nominated for two Webby Awards (http://www.youtube.com/webby) in "Best Editing" and "Best Sports."

wake up. your team could be next.

It seems like you guys did a great job on the movie, good work man. We need people sonics4life to expose us to truths that the "liberal" as well as conservative media doesn't really like to expose us to. I already knew what you were preaching before the sonics got traded but it is such a tragedy that the sonics are no more especially for me since I was born and raised in Vancouver which is 10-20 minutes away from Seattle. I remember watching Jordan play against Seattle in the 90s... anyways no matter how hurt someone is that they're team left town in the end the entire business is just that.. business.. you can't expect anything less in a capitalistic society/government.

edit: oh yea btw dont pay attention to that person you were responding too.. most likely he's a gimmick who gets off at pissing off other people.

[Sonics4Life]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/abrjam/seattledrafteddurant.jpg

[Sonics4Life]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/abrjam/greatpic.jpg

[Meticode]

This is awesome. :oldlol:

[sacredcow]

Talk about living in the past :oldlol:

We had the clippers in the 70's you dont see us crying conspiracy. Live on

If Durant didnt turn into a star and get all this media coverage you guys wouldnt even be claiming him
CLOWNS

Jesus Christ invent a time machine and convince your mother to get an abortion. Please, just stop wasting my oxygen cause you were clearly conceived by a weak sperm since your dad was jacking off and your mom sat on him at the last second.

The ownership moved the team, they had no intentions of staying in Seattle and traded away all valuable assets to make the product so horrifying that nobody would want to come. Are you really that dense? Don't talk about something you have no idea about.

The Clippers could move and nobody would give a shit. Why? They didn't win a championship and have accomplished SQUAT, and they will forever be in the shadow of the Lakers. The Sonics were Seattle's ONLY professional sports championship team.

Here's what it boils down to:

Don't have an arena with a bunch of restaurants and luxury boxes? You lose your team
Don't update your arena to fit David Sterns standards every 20 or so years? You lose your team

To much to read for you? Probably. No wonder America is dwindling into one of the dumbest nations in the world. You're like FOX News, spew vile venom without actually reading the facts. Shoot first, ask later.

[Rekindled]

seattle voted the team out when the team was bad.

now the team is good seattle wants to claim it ? GTFO

[Sonics4Life]

seattle voted the team out when the team was bad.

now the team is good seattle wants to claim it ? GTFO

wow, David Stern has successfully pulled the wool over your eyes.

we never stopped claiming them. Seattle fans supported the team. watch the movie.

[sacredcow]

wow, David Stern has successfully pulled the wool over your eyes.

we never stopped claiming them. Seattle fans supported the team. watch the movie.

I think unfortunately you're going to have to make a 10-20 minute summary since we live in a country that wants news in snippets. So sad because your team made an amazing movie that needs to be seen. Any possibility on a broader release to independent theaters nationwide?

I really miss the I-5 rivalry and the Christmas series between Portland/Seattle. It was such a big family tradition for so long going to both games.

[sacredcow]

Yawn. Last time i checked you seattle fans dont own the team so quit your crying. Move on

The city had a lease. But hey, I guess if you cover your ears and scream "I CAN'T HEAR YOU! I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" you're always going to miss the facts.

[Take Your Lumps]

Well done, i'll check it out

[Sonics4Life]

So sad because your team made an amazing movie that needs to be seen. Any possibility on a broader release to independent theaters nationwide?


April 28 - May 1
@ The People's Improv Theater in NYC

May 20
@ The Park City Music Film Fest in Park City, Utah

info at www.sonicsgate.org (http://www.sonicsgate.org)

[Meticode]

Yawn. I can't argue with this, so I'm just going to post some bullshit becuase that's all I have to back up what I'm saying.

All right.

[leopoldstotch]

it's great to see that small green pocket in the sea of yellow behind the thunder bench. :lol

[momo]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/abrjam/greatpic.jpg

REPRESENT!


if you voluntarily choose to be dumb as sh!t, we're not going to force you.



You might not recognize his user name, but you are replying to one of the most notorious trolls on this board... good reply tho.

FWIW, I thought it was a great movie.

[JordanL]

There is no conspiracy theory, I'm not going to waste my time filling you in if you're not going to take the time to do your research before you start barking at the mouth assuming you think you know what happened. Like spewing out garbage about the fans filling the seat when that had nothing to do with it.

I'm just astonished at the ignorance on your part. Just wow.

Why would you be astonished? He's a Laker fan.

[momo]

seattle voted the team out when the team was bad.

now the team is good seattle wants to claim it ? GTFO

That is not remotely close to what happened.

[sacredcow]

Trying to convince these sheep otherwise is basically...

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/5568/sp5603659.jpg

[Myth]

nope. guns.

they will hold the thunder hostage.

Holding the Lakers hostage would be better for getting Stern's attention.

[50inchvertical]

Get over it. And deny all you want, attendance was bad. Add to that Bennett said build a new arena or we're out, and you guys didn't. Peace out!

[Myth]

Btw, props to all the SonicGate people and supporters. My brother (primarily a Blazer fan, but always liked Seattle as well) moved to Seattle the year before the Sonics left. I know he is struggling watching this series because he grew up always hating the Lakers and now that he lives in Seattle, there is no team for him to see live games at (about once per 2 years he makes it down for a Blazer game). So now Lakers and Thunder are his two most despised teams and therefore he doesn't know who to root for.

[Myth]

Get over it. And deny all you want, attendance was bad. Add to that Bennett said build a new arena or we're out, and you guys didn't. Peace out!

Still, you can't help but feel bad for those who were hardcore fans even when the team was in a drought.

[Lebron23]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/abrjam/greatpic.jpg


:applause: :applause: :applause:

[Meticode]

Why would you be astonished? He's a Laker fan.
1.) I didn't know he was a Laker fan, I just noticed him posting like 4 days ago.
2.) Even if I did know he was a Laker fan I don't stereo-type people. Or at least try to.

[Babalu]

Mad props for you guys representing your team. I watched the sonicsgate a few weeks ago and was disgusted.

It was funny seeing you guys out there. How much did those tickets cost though, damn!

Good shit, and you get mad props from me.

[Sonics4Life]

THANK YOU to all the true basketball fans here and nationwide who have posted comments or expressed support for the Sonicsgate movement. This is really symptomatic of the larger financial issues of the NBA that also affect your team. We were the first martyrs and we will never let them forget what really happened.

[D-Rose]

Cheer up Sonics fans...The Pacers may leave Indianapolis if the city doesn't pay 15 mill. May happen this summer.

I could see the Pacers moving to Seattle and then Memphis being switched into the Eastern Conference. Win win.

[Babalu]

ANSWER THE QUESTION!

how much were those tickets!!!!! I'll sport some sonics gear if you buy me a ticket to the next game!

[Sonics4Life]

it would be a shame for the Pacers to relocate with all that history. i agree that they're in trouble, along with SAC, NJ, NO, and MEM.

the Grizzlies will move for sure, they have zero playoff history in Memphis, and they were stolen from the Northwest in the first place, so they are the team i'd like to move to Seattle. unlike OKC, we have respect for the basketball history of longtime NBA cities.

[Sonics4Life]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/abrjam/kobeft.jpg

[D-Rose]

I think the Grizzlies have some contract that forces them to stay in that city for like 5 more years or something like that.

[Sonics4Life]

true but the Sonics had a lease that ends after THIS season (2010).

[Sonics4Life]

Here's the two-minute version for the no attention span people:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTyuuEAwWNU

[Sonics4Life]

ANSWER THE QUESTION!

how much were those tickets!!!!! I'll sport some sonics gear if you buy me a ticket to the next game!

i wasn't the one who bought the tickets so i don't know. i'm sure in the thousands each. sorry we're just a grasroots film with 5 people so we can't buy you a ticket :lol thanks for representing tho. we have relied on donations from generous fans to fund our projects since day 1 and we got lucky with these tix.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sonicsgate/send-sonicsgate-to-screen-in-new-york-city

[Meticode]

Here's the two-minute version for the no attention span people:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTyuuEAwWNU
:oldlol: the cat was hilarious.

[TheLogo]

You Seattle fans boys make me laugh.

You guys would rather hangout at Starbucks and wear your flannels than support your team.

It's a business and your team moved.

Instead of crying about it---------> :cry: <----------------------

You should embrace the move because it's been years and root for OKC because they are your team.

[nbastatus]

Here's the two-minute version for the no attention span people:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTyuuEAwWNU
:oldlol: :oldlol: I like it. I'll gladly to buy your sonicgate T-shirt if there's one.

[TheLogo]

:oldlol: :oldlol: I like it. I'll gladly to buy your sonicgate T-shirt if there's one.

Save your money.

You buying a shirt will not help anything.

[Sonics4Life]

You Seattle fans boys make me laugh.

You guys would rather hangout at Starbucks and wear your flannels than support your team.

It's a business and your team moved.

Instead of crying about it---------> :cry: <----------------------

You should embrace the move because it's been years and root for OKC because they are your team.


More ignorant statements from people who clearly haven't seen the documentary. Sonics fans hate Starbucks and most of us have boycotted it since 2006. This whole movement is about getting a team back as well as serving as a warning to other cities. Your team is not safe either bud.

[TheLogo]

You don't hear people from Minnesota crying about it....as a matter of fact, they just keep on rooting for the Lakers.

I suggest Sonic fans continue to root for OKC.

[Sonics4Life]

:oldlol: :oldlol: I like it. I'll gladly to buy your sonicgate T-shirt if there's one.

Thanks! We are currently sold out of shirts but are going to get a new run of them soon. I'll make a post when they're in! :cheers:

[TheLogo]

More ignorant statements from people who clearly haven't seen the documentary. Sonics fans hate Starbucks and most of us have boycotted it since 2006. This whole movement is about getting a team back as well as serving as a warning to other cities. Your team is not safe either bud.

I'm not here to argue with you but I suggest you and your sorority should make your lives simpler and that is root for OKC.

It's as easy as that.

Some of the players played in Seattle so it should be fitting to go ahead and root for them.

Did I mention they are in the playoffs?

[Myth]

You don't hear people from Minnesota crying about it....as a matter of fact, they just keep on rooting for the Lakers.

I suggest Sonic fans continue to root for OKC.

You realize a lot of people in Minny hate the Lakers, right?

Btw, this is like your wife leaving you for some rich scumbag and then going, "Well, I hope she continues to be happy without me with this guy who stole her from me, while in the meantime I haven't had a date in years."

[Myth]

Also, I hope Seattle gets a new team some day. I can't wait to see Seattle vs OKC home games. That could be an intense rivalry because of the Seattle fans.

[TheLogo]

You realize a lot of people in Minny hate the Lakers, right?

Btw, this is like your wife leaving you for some rich scumbag and then going, "Well, I hope she continues to be happy without me with this guy who stole her from me, while in the meantime I haven't had a date in years."

ROFL~

The guy without a date in years are Sonic fans. They still haven't got over it.

Like I said, they should be rooting for OKC or find another team/girl.

[Myth]

ROFL~

The guy without a date in years are Sonic fans. They still haven't got over it.

Like I said, they should be rooting for OKC or find another team/girl.

If it were me, I'd find a team to root for other than OKC, but I'd still be bitter at the same time. I try imagining if it were the Blazers that left rather than the Sonics. I'd still be pissed to this day, but I would try to find 'some' solace in becoming more of a Sonic fan and make a trek or two up there to see games in person.

[Sonics4Life]

anyone who hasn't watched the Sonicsgate documentary only makes himself look foolish by speaking or posting on the topic.

there is a mountain of evidence against what you are saying Logo.

[OneMoreSucka]

I'm halfway through the documentary right now and can tell you that CeoTypeDoe would gain nothing from watching this. The information would go right over his head because he's simply not educated well enough to understand the concepts.

[TheLogo]

anyone who hasn't watched the Sonicsgate documentary only makes himself look foolish by speaking or posting on the topic.

there is a mountain of evidence against what you are saying Logo.

I have yet to say the documentary is false.

I just said...get over it....and find a team to root for.

[G.O.A.T.]

anyone who hasn't watched the Sonicsgate documentary only makes himself look foolish by speaking or posting on the topic.

there is a mountain of evidence against what you are saying Logo.

the sonics are gone, get over it.

[Sonics4Life]

there's a little something called Loyalty that prevents us from adopting another team. i wouldn't expect most bandwagon fans to understand.

but we do root for some other teams with Seattle connections.

Nuggets (George Karl)
Mavs (Jason Terry; Mark Cuban voted against the move)
Hawks (Jamal Crawford, Marvin Williams)
Blazers (Brandon Roy, Martell Webster, Nate McMillan; Paul Allen voted against the move)
Rockets (Aaron Brooks)
Kings (Spencer Hawes and Jon Brockman)
Nets (T Will)
Pistons (Stuckey)
Celts (Nate Rob, Ray Allen)

...and all the other Seattle guys around the league. it's just not the same as having team in your town for 41 years. and who are you to tell us how to act? GTFOH.

[G.O.A.T.]

there's a little something called Loyalty that prevents us from adopting another team. i wouldn't expect most bandwagon fans to understand.

but we do root for some other teams with Seattle connections.

Nuggets (George Karl)
Mavs (Jason Terry; Mark Cuban voted against the move)
Hawks (Jamal Crawford, Marvin Williams)
Blazers (Brandon Roy, Martell Webster, Nate McMillan; Paul Allen voted against the move)
Rockets (Aaron Brooks)
Kings (Spencer Hawes and Jon Brockman)
Nets (T Will)
Pistons (Stuckey)
Celts (Nate Rob, Ray Allen)

...and all the other Seattle guys around the league. it's just not the same as having team in your town for 41 years. and who are you to tell us how to act? GTFOH.

i only see you

[Nito]

I don't understand why it would be such a problem to post a quick summary of the movie, rather then continually trying to promote your film on a forum. Not everyone wants to watch a 2 hour film. If you truley believe the films message is that important, quickly summarize it to the hundreds of basketball fans that frequent this forum on a daily basis. Maybe if it has any merit, it could spark ones interest in its viewing.

And to all those that keep reititerating comments such as: 'you are so wrong, if only you knew..' why don't you contribute something productive....such as informing people of the supposed 'truth' of the Sonics relocation.

[Sonics4Life]

summaries of the film exist all over the internet. it's too complex and time consuming to boil down in a blog post. that's why we made the movie free to watch online when we easily could have charged money for it.

if you want a summary, you can start here: http://www.sonicsgate.org/reviews

or listen to the interview we just did with NPR that broadcast in 200 cites:

http://www.onlyagame.org/listen

[OneMoreSucka]

I don't understand why it would be such a problem to post a quick summary of the movie, rather then continually trying to promote your film on a forum. Not everyone wants to watch a 2 hour film. If you truley believe the films message is that important, quickly summarize it to the hundreds of basketball fans that frequent this forum on a daily basis. Maybe if it has any merit, it could spark ones interest in its viewing.

And to all those that keep reititerating comments such as: 'you are so wrong, if only you knew..' why don't you contribute something productive....such as informing people of the supposed 'truth' of the Sonics relocation.
Reading this thread alone sparked my interest to watch it.

[Sonics4Life]

or the Webby Awards trailer for the film is a nice 3-minute summary:

http://www.sonicsgate.org/webby/

[shadow]

I do feel for you guys but I'm not sure what you hope to accomplish at this point in time. The team's gone and won't come back anytime soon. Even if another team moves to seattle I don't think they can change their names to the supersonics anyway right?

Although it'd be hilarious if you could get a bigger group of people to show up wearing sonics gear and sit right behind their bench. Ofcourse getting tickets is the problem :(

[Cowboy Thunder]

Hope you start feeling better soon buddy. :ohwell:

[Dontstop]

Very good documentary.

I hope Seattle gets a new franchise soon.

Its sad how we let politicians take control of our game.

Also one thing i found annoying was how all of Seattle`s History banners and rights went to OKC.

[warriorfan]

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[Sonics4Life]

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i would think that of ALL people, a Warriors fan would appreciate the league-wide implications of this scandal. your team is for sale, and your history is up on Stern's chopping block.

[RazorBaLade]

From a totally non biased and non-educated point of view on this subject (haven't seen one second of the movie) I think all the people with negative comments about this are looking at it the wrong way. It's not JUST about losing the team, it's about losing the team without warning and for no reason. It's not like they were the Nets of the league, they had a future. It'd be like the equivalent of Bucks being moved, they are a borderline playoff team with a decent fan base and a bright future, if the NBA can't guarantee that a team like that or Seattle (that's a close comparison if I remember correctly) can stay in the city then what's the point of being a true fan at all if you're not in a major basketball city? (you know the kind) Just bandwagon if that's the case.

I don't know how right that is but yeah.. I'll have to watch that video sometime..

[Sonics4Life]

From a totally non biased and non-educated point of view on this subject (haven't seen one second of the movie) I think all the people with negative comments about this are looking at it the wrong way. It's not JUST about losing the team, it's about losing the team without warning and for no reason. It's not like they were the Nets of the league, they had a future. It'd be like the equivalent of Bucks being moved, they are a borderline playoff team with a decent fan base and a bright future, if the NBA can't guarantee that a team like that or Seattle (that's a close comparison if I remember correctly) can stay in the city then what's the point of being a true fan at all if you're not in a major basketball city? (you know the kind) Just bandwagon if that's the case.

I don't know how right that is but yeah.. I'll have to watch that video sometime..

you have a pretty solid grasp on it without having seen the flick. it's about more than Seattle, tho it is partially about keeping the momentum alive to bring a team back here, of course..

this is about every NBA team and how the business of basketball has changed in the modern era.

A Stern Warning: NO TEAM IS SAFE (1:53): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFiPy2IdQeo

[mattevans11]

you have a pretty solid grasp on it without having seen the flick. it's about more than Seattle, tho it is partially about keeping the momentum alive to bring a team back here, of course..

this is about every NBA team and how the business of basketball has changed in the modern era.

A Stern Warning: NO TEAM IS SAFE (1:53): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFiPy2IdQeo


sorry if i missed this but after reading the thread do you ahve a link to watch the movie online?

im sure its on the first page too, but i dont remember seeing it.

[mattevans11]

we will be representing truth and justice.

www.sonicsgate.org (http://www.sonicsgate.org)


nevermoind found it

[Sonics4Life]

sure thing!

http://www.sonicsgate.org/movie

[Big League]

It's not like they were the Nets of the league, they had a future.
Yeah, but the Nets have a future. Brook Lopez, Terrence Williams, Devin Harris (if they keep him), Courtney Lee, and possibly John Wall or Evan Turner. They also have the cap room to sign a guy like Joe Johnson.
A better example for you to have used would be the Pacers or Warriors- two teams in nowhere land. Unless one of them wins the lottery, they are not bad enough to get good quick like the Nets can.

[iamgine]

you have a pretty solid grasp on it without having seen the flick. it's about more than Seattle, tho it is partially about keeping the momentum alive to bring a team back here, of course..

this is about every NBA team and how the business of basketball has changed in the modern era.

A Stern Warning: NO TEAM IS SAFE (1:53): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFiPy2IdQeo
Well, yeah no team is safe. Hasn't this been the case since the birth of the NBA?

I think there are already a lot of team moves even before Stern.

[zORi]

I do feel for you guys but I'm not sure what you hope to accomplish at this point in time. The team's gone and won't come back anytime soon. Even if another team moves to seattle I don't think they can change their names to the supersonics anyway right?

Although it'd be hilarious if you could get a bigger group of people to show up wearing sonics gear and sit right behind their bench. Ofcourse getting tickets is the problem :(

Yeah, Seattle reached an agreement to hold on to the Supersonic's name, colors, and history. Gary Payton refused to let OKC retire his jersey number and is waiting for Seattle to get another team before he retires his jersey.

If I'm not mistaken, isn't Seattle guaranteed another team or someone is getting sued?

[Big League]

Well, yeah no team is safe. Hasn't this been the case since the birth of the NBA?

I think there are already a lot of team moves even before Stern.
current NBA franchises that relocated

Hawks
Warriors
Rockets
Clippers
Lakers
Grizzlies
Nets
Hornets
76ers
Kings
Spurs
Thunder
Jazz
Wizards

[iamgine]

current NBA franchises that relocated

Hawks
Warriors
Rockets
Clippers
Lakers
Grizzlies
Nets
Hornets
76ers
Kings
Spurs
Thunder
Jazz
Wizards
Exactly, so this Seattle to OKC thing isn't something new. It's not up to the fans where a team goes.

[mattevans11]

this is up for a best editing award?

isnt the word diss misspelled at 14:25?

[Sonics4Life]

this is up for a best editing award?

isnt the word diss misspelled at 14:25?

you must have the closed captioning turned on. unelss you are hearing impaired, i'd recommend turning the CC off (lower right corner) for a better viewing experience.

the CC is a third-party company that provides that service for the hearing impaired. there are a few typos we have notified them about, but it has nothing to do with the Webby Editing award.

thanks for watching!

[InspiredLebowski]

current NBA franchises that relocated

Hawks
Warriors
Rockets
Clippers
Lakers
Grizzlies
Nets
Hornets
76ers
Kings
Spurs
Thunder
Jazz
Wizards
+ Pistons

[chitownsfinest]

current NBA franchises that relocated

Hawks
Warriors
Rockets
Clippers
Lakers
Grizzlies
Nets
Hornets
76ers
Kings
Spurs
Thunder
Jazz
Wizards
Alot of those teams didn't have the long history with their respective city before they relocated like the Sonics did with Seattle.

[Big League]

+ Pistons
Thanks. I missed that one. They started in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

[zizozain]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/abrjam/greatpic.jpg
all the respect
do not dare to get over it
continue exposing stern and his bosses

[50inchvertical]

Alot of those teams didn't have the long history with their respective city before they relocated like the Sonics did with Seattle.
So should the team have had to continue to play in a 15 yr old ass arena with no fans just because of history in the city? Seattle was giving their sports teams arenas left and right. Bennett said we want 1 too or we're leaving. It was voted against, alright peace out then.

Now that they're winning, Seattle people want to act extra salty and complain. I didn't see them at the games last yr when we only won 23 games.

[sacredcow]

Now that they're winning, Seattle people want to act extra salty and complain. I didn't see them at the games last yr when we only won 23 games.

There were hundreds if not over a thousand green/yellow shirts everytime the Thunder came to Portland last season and this year. But hey, think what you want.

[Big League]

Alot of those teams didn't have the long history with their respective city before they relocated like the Sonics did with Seattle.
Yeah, and a couple were ABA teams that moved early on-
Nets from New Jersey to New York and then back to New Jersey
and
Spurs from Dallas to San Antonio


The biggest moves from a standpoint of a good team that was in a city for a good while (in no particular order)-
Cincinnati Royals moving to Kansas City/Omaha and renaming the team the Kings (note: before moving to Cincinnati, the franchise was located in Rochester)

Charlotte Hornets moving to New Orleans

Minneapolis Lakers moving to Los Angeles

Philadelphia Warriors moving to San Francisco

St. Louis Hawks moving to Atlanta

Buffalo Braves moving to San Diego and renaming the team the Clippers

Seattle Supersonics moving to Oklahoma City and renaming the team the Thunder

[Lakers13]

**** Stern and OKC owners, I feel for Sonics fans, keep fighting. :cheers:

[Sonics4Life]

this is different from all those other relocations for a few reasons:

The Sonics were in Seattle more than twice as long as any other relocated NBA franchise.

The backroom deals between Stern and Bennett are a level of scandal never seen before.

Also, to the OKC people who think this just started because you made the playoffs, think again. It started in 2006 when Schultz sold the team to Bennett and hasn't stopped since. We've been fighting for justice and will continue to do so until those who lied and betrayed us are exposed and pay the price.

Don't take this as anything against the fans of OKC. You wanted a team and that's fine, you probably deserve one. You just condemn yourself by co-signing the way Bennett/Stern/Schultz stole it from Seattle after 41 years of history and support. And yes, we did support the team in ways you will only understand anfter you have a team for 41 years. Call me in 2049 if the team is still there, which i highly doubt considering the new NBA business model and the ridiculous precedent Stern has set with the Sonics situation.

[iamgine]

this is different from all those other relocations for a few reasons:

The Sonics were in Seattle more than twice as long as any other relocated NBA franchise.

The backroom deals between Stern and Bennett are a level of scandal never seen before.

Also, to the OKC people who think this just started because you made the playoffs, think again. It started in 2006 when Schultz sold the team to Bennett and hasn't stopped since. We've been fighting for justice and will continue to do so until those who lied and betrayed us are exposed and pay the price.

Don't take this as anything against the fans of OKC. You wanted a team and that's fine, you probably deserve one. You just condemn yourself by co-signing the way Bennett/Stern/Schultz stole it from Seattle after 41 years of history and support. And yes, we did support the team in ways you will only understand anfter you have a team for 41 years. Call me in 2049 if the team is still there, which i highly doubt considering the new NBA business model and the ridiculous precedent Stern has set with the Sonics situation.
The length a team have stayed at one city or the amount of support fans give have absolutely no bearing on why it shouldn't/couldn't be moved. NBA is a business and it has the right to do business however it like, even at the expense of teams.

The only thing that makes this unjustified is the alleged illegal backdoor deals. You should argue the case from this standpoint and this standpoint only.

[mattevans11]

The length a team have stayed at one city or the amount of support fans give have absolutely no bearing on why it shouldn't/couldn't be moved. NBA is a business and it has the right to do business however it like, even at the expense of teams.

The only thing that makes this unjustified is the alleged illegal backdoor deals. You should argue the case from this standpoint and this standpoint only.


after watching the movie these backdoor deals are definetely NOT RIGHT!!!!! the fact that the mayor walked out wtih that deal alone deserve him to be HECKLED for the rest of his life.... how did he only lose the vote by 2000 people on 2009?

this was a disturbing video....

gave me a whole new perspective on bennett, shultz, stern and that idiot mayor for sure..

well done documentary

[mattevans11]

you must have the closed captioning turned on. unelss you are hearing impaired, i'd recommend turning the CC off (lower right corner) for a better viewing experience.

the CC is a third-party company that provides that service for the hearing impaired. there are a few typos we have notified them about, but it has nothing to do with the Webby Editing award.

thanks for watching!


i wish i would have read this earlier.

[nbastatus]

Save your money.

You buying a shirt will not help anything.
Nothing wrong with supporting my fellow Sonic fans. I grew up in Seattle watching Ray Allen played for the Sonics. It's the least I can do to support them.

[Sonics4Life]

after watching the movie these backdoor deals are definetely NOT RIGHT!!!!! the fact that the mayor walked out wtih that deal alone deserve him to be HECKLED for the rest of his life.... how did he only lose the vote by 2000 people on 2009?

this was a disturbing video....

gave me a whole new perspective on bennett, shultz, stern and that idiot mayor for sure..

well done documentary

thank you my friend! just trying to get a team back and expose the corruption that was swept under the rug. :cheers:

[wTFaMonkey]

good documentary.

the mayor should be disgraced

[Myth]

current NBA franchises that relocated

Hawks
Warriors
Rockets
Clippers
Lakers
Grizzlies
Nets
Hornets
76ers
Kings
Spurs
Thunder
Jazz
Wizards

How many of those teams had a 40 year history with a city before moving though? That's one thing that made the Sonics leaving stand out.

[thejumpa]

Went to a Laker party to watch the game and my buddy spotted those guys behind the bench. I'm glad to see that they are raising awareness and shedding light on what really happened. Everybody in the room I was in had no idea what Sonicgate was.

BTW....to the people who are trying to clown on Seattle and/or Sonic fans for being salty, you have NO idea. I'm 23 years old and grew up on the Sonics. I used to go to games and watch Gary Payton, Nate McMillan,Hersey Hawkins, Detlef Schrempf and Shawn Kemp play some great basketball. We had more than a few shitty years, but also had a lot of good memories and even a Finals run against Chicago. Come to Seattle or talk to a fan and you will realize that we have some of the most loyal, supportive fans in the NBA. Kinda like the Warriors. Ever since Schultz bought the team, everything has went downhill. The only reason I don't bash him more is because he does a lot to help out the local community. Still, he's money hungry jerk. Same goes for Clay Bennett. They tricked everyone and got away with it. When someone takes your team like that, after 40 years of a lot of blood, sweat, and tears....THEN talk. You kids have no ****ing idea.

Sonic4Life, I love what you are doing with Sonicgate. Let me know when T-Shirts are available because I really want to get one. I'm trying to go to game 2 (I live in LA) and I really want to support my team and raise awareness. Thanks....

[flipogb]

we will be representing truth and justice.

www.sonicsgate.org (http://www.sonicsgate.org)

I saw that and knew it was you guys right away ( I didnt see this thread till right now), thats cool I hope you guys distract them even a little

[plowking]

Here's the two-minute version for the no attention span people:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTyuuEAwWNU

FFS, some people are ridiculous bitter and pretentious. You act as if all of those who don't want to watch a 2 hour documentary about something they may have little interest in are stupid/idiotic ones.

Go f*ck yourself.

[kraze94]

I saw this documentary a few months ago and was completely engaged. I loved it.

Keep up the great work guys, real basketball fans feel for you

[Manute for Ever!]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/abrjam/greatpic.jpg

Great work on the film, It was a real eye-opener. Ignore the people posting uninformed opinions and don't stop fighting. :cheers:

[Power_Ballin]

Love what your doin man... Im a Magic fan, but I love the Thunder team, yet dont pull for them cuz I hate the hacks who stole the team. I just cannot root for Clay Bennet and those hacks in OKC. Wish they were still in Seattle. Keep spreadin the word, cuase that was BS!

[Alonzo Magic]

Keep fighting the hard fight guys. :cheers:

I have family in Seattle and they told me about how incredibly soulless the relocation of this historic franchise was. Sonics fans are a loyal group, I hope you have a local team in the not too distant future.

[DJ Leon Smith]

FFS, some people are ridiculous bitter and pretentious. You act as if all of those who don't want to watch a 2 hour documentary about something they may have little interest in are stupid/idiotic ones.

Go f*ck yourself.

They're posting in the thread, so they obviously have some interest. They just have no interest in being educated.

[MMM]

As a montreal expos baseball fan I can relate to Seattle basketball fans, however I think htere is a good chance their will be a team in Seattle in the next few years. As for the whole situation I can see why the Sonics owners wanted a new arena built and I could see why the city was hesitant after Safeco/quest field but it is clear that the owner had shady dealings going on and didn't cooperation in good faith.

[Sonics4Life]

FFS, some people are ridiculous bitter and pretentious. You act as if all of those who don't want to watch a 2 hour documentary about something they may have little interest in are stupid/idiotic ones.

Go f*ck yourself.

i could give two sh!ts if you watch the movie or not. but like someone else pointed out earlier, when people come into a thread and post ignorant comments on the topic with no regard for the truth, that's when i start with the "educate yourself" stuff.

genuine thanks to all the supporters.

[artex]

The Supersonics were a legendary team, I hope that they're able to *somehow* return to Seattle. Inaction is worse than trying and failing so take the ridicule with your head held high and keep the movement going, props for getting this far.

[Sonics4Life]

^ will do artex. thanks for the kind words. :cheers:

[MK2V1GP]

I haven't read this thread, and I'm not about to go through it all, but I did see ya'll at the game yesterday.

I understand ya'll are mad seeing how your favorite team up and left. But are you trying to distract the players, and do you hate the players? I don't get that part.

[Sonics4Life]

it's not about the players. it's about getting national attention for the Sonicsgate scandal and hopefully getting a team back. we never stopped loving KD, Jeff Green, Collison etc. as players. but we have no choice but to root against that stolen franchise now.

[gts]

it's not about the players. it's about getting national attention for the Sonicsgate scandal and hopefully getting a team back. we never stopped loving KD, Jeff Green, Collison etc. as players. but we have no choice but to root against that stolen franchise now.first off i applaud the effort, and i certainly understand the seattle fans views... but i am speaking strictly an outsider..

don't you think that continued support of the thunder (or any team) would be better than looking bitter? from an outsiders view i don't think being a upset depressed fan base helps the cause...

i would think showing you're still impassioned basketball fans dying to support a team would spur another team or the nba to say, hey that town needs a team!

like i said i understand the cause... i just wonder if trying to embarass and call out the very people (in fact the only people) that can bring the nba back to seattle is the route best taken

[Sonics4Life]

first off i applaud the effort, and i certainly understand the seattle fans views... but i am speaking strictly an outsider..

don't you think that continued support of the thunder (or any team) would be better than looking bitter? from an outsiders view i don't think being a upset depressed fan base helps the cause...

i would think showing you're still impassioned basketball fans dying to support a team would spur another team or the nba to say, hey that town needs a team!

like i said i understand the cause... i just wonder if trying to embarass and call out the very people (in fact the only people) that can bring the nba back to seattle is the route best taken

understandable perspective from an outsider but you have no idea how painful it was all the sh!t that went down to steal our team. no self-respecting human could root for Clay Bennett's Oklahoma team after experiencing that.

and yes, it might seem counterproductive to hold David Stern and his cronies accountable for their actions since he is in power to grant us a team, but really it's not that simple. we have to convince a lot of people here locally in Seattle (politicians, fans, and especially rich businessmen) to invest in a new arena before we can even think about getting a team. so we are doing what we can, showing that we are true fans who will never forget and never be silenced.

and yes, we are definitely bitter. the doc covers why, and anyone who experienced it would feel the same way.

thanks for the words of support.

[TheLogo]

A true Sonics fan would stick with their team through thick and thin.

If you are a true Sonics fan, you have to root for the Thunder because that team is the Sonics.

[mattevans11]

understandable perspective from an outsider but you have no idea how painful it was all the sh!t that went down to steal our team. no self-respecting human could root for Clay Bennett's Oklahoma team after experiencing that.

and yes, it might seem counterproductive to hold David Stern and his cronies accountable for their actions since he is in power to grant us a team, but really it's not that simple. we have to convince a lot of people here locally in Seattle (politicians, fans, and especially rich businessmen) to invest in a new arena before we can even think about getting a team. so we are doing what we can, showing that we are true fans who will never forget and never be silenced.

and yes, we are definitely bitter. the doc covers why, and anyone who experienced it would feel the same way.

thanks for the words of support.


i always thought stern was a good commish, but this really makes me look at him a bit differently.

seattle deserves a team, but the guy in the movie said it best when he talked about in order to get a team the league will make another group of fans go through what they did with the sonics fans. that was a great thought.

[LJJ]

The Sonics moved. That's too bad really, I liked the Sonics.

But this is a little crazy. The Thunder squad and the OKC fans don't have anything to do with this. They could do without a couple of morons trying to get attention for themselves, whining like little girls. Keep that shit in your own backyard.

It's not even about the Sonics anymore, it's about "Sonicsgate", your little Sonics movie that you've promoted on this site and probably numerous other sites multiple times before. It's pretty much about your own petty shit.

Nice job buying good seats away from people who'd actually enjoy them (Okay, it's the Lakers, they don't have real fans, but still), taking away from a team that has worked hard to achieve what this for your own petty agenda.

[Sonics4Life]

^ news flash. we sacrificed thousands of hours and tens of thousands of dollars out of our own pockets to produce this film and put it online for free. if we were about "promoting our own petty shit" we would have tried to make money on the film or at least break even.

but we didn't. we did this to be the voice of all fans who have been abused, not just those in Seattle. this story has been swept under the rug from Day 1 by Stern and the TV networks that gargle his balls for their NBA contract. this is the age of new media, where the truth can be heard even if those in power try to silence it.

[Myth]

A true Sonics fan would stick with their team through thick and thin.

If you are a true Sonics fan, you have to root for the Thunder because that team is the Sonics.

I don't view the Thunder as the Sonics. Seattle kept all their rights to the Sonics and banners and such, the history did not go to OKC.

[Sonics4Life]

I don't view the Thunder as the Sonics. Seattle kept all their rights to the Sonics and banners and such, the history did not go to OKC.

actually this is the saddest part of the whole thing. Bennett did take the history along with his stolen franchise. all our championship banners and retired jerseys were taken down from KeyArena.

[mattevans11]

actually this is the saddest part of the whole thing. Bennett did take the history along with his stolen franchise. all our championship banners and retired jerseys were taken down from KeyArena.


are they hung in OKC's building?

[Sonics4Life]

^ i don't think so but i've never been in that building so can't say for sure.

[Cowboy Thunder]

[/B]


are they hung in OKC's building?

They definitely are not.


Rumor is, Clay Bennett and his wife like to have sexy time in the jerseys and use the banners for clean up. Or that's what I heard. :lol

[thejumpa]

They can have the jerseys and banner. They can't get the ring....or the memories. Anybody going to the game tomorrow?

[mattevans11]

They definitely are not.


Rumor is, Clay Bennett and his wife like to have sexy time in the jerseys and use the banners for clean up. Or that's what I heard. :lol


can you say GIMMICK?

[Myth]

actually this is the saddest part of the whole thing. Bennett did take the history along with his stolen franchise. all our championship banners and retired jerseys were taken down from KeyArena.

Seriously? I thought Seattle got to keep that stuff. So then, what did Seattle get to keep besides the name rights?

[mattevans11]

Seriously? I thought Seattle got to keep that stuff. So then, what did Seattle get to keep besides the name rights?


the mayor sold out.... nuff said

they will not even get the total ammount unless an arena is funded.

[Sonics4Life]

^ true dat.

@ Myth. all the Mayor left us with was the name and colors. if we get a team back here, the history is "shared" whatever the f()ck that means.

[gts]

The Sonics moved. That's too bad really, I liked the Sonics.

But this is a little crazy. The Thunder squad and the OKC fans don't have anything to do with this. They could do without a couple of morons trying to get attention for themselves, whining like little girls. Keep that shit in your own backyard.

It's not even about the Sonics anymore, it's about "Sonicsgate", your little Sonics movie that you've promoted on this site and probably numerous other sites multiple times before. It's pretty much about your own petty shit.

Nice job buying good seats away from people who'd actually enjoy them (Okay, it's the Lakers, they don't have real fans, but still), taking away from a team that has worked hard to achieve what this for your own petty agenda.
you should probably google soncsgate before you speak.. you really come off as a ignorant fool with this post...

i looked it up and was surpised to find that not only is it a movie/documentary on the move to okc but a history of the sonics, which i had already known about from watching some of the movie..

but more importantly i learned that there are people not associated with the film at all that think this movie should be on the big screen, real movie folks that think the movie is so well done it could be making money for the producers, but instead they have stuck to their original goal and made it available for free.

this is not some fly by night youtube remix, it's the real deal, made by folks who obviously know what they are doing when it comes to filmmaking and the history of the sonics

take some to to educate yourself, you'll look alot less foolish in the future

[Sonics4Life]

^ :cheers: :rockon:

[Myth]

Man, that sucks Sonic fans. I really feel for you. I try to imagine if that was my team and I know I would be devastated.

[50inchvertical]

really getting old

[Sonics4Life]

^ it will no longer be newsworthy when a team named the SuperSonics and all the history is returned to Seattle.

until then, get used to us!

nice orange shoes BTW. they go great with the unis. :rolleyes:

[50inchvertical]

You guys will find something else to ***** and be pretentious ninnies about soon. OMG, they're still selling water in unrecyclable plastic bottles! Someone think of the kids!!

[Samurai Swoosh]

You guys will find something else to ***** and be pretentious ninnies about soon. OMG, they're still selling water in unrecyclable plastic bottles! Someone think of the kids!!
LOL ... they sound like such cry babies

[Sonics4Life]

way to take the level of discourse down a notch. notice i haven't said a single derogatory thing about your redneck populace or any other okie stereotype. this is about the owners, Stern, and the political officials, not the fans. i've never said anything about OKC having bad fans... but you certainly give that impression with the way you represent on the internet.

[Samurai Swoosh]

way to take the level of discourse down a notch. notice i haven't said a single derogatory thing about your redneck populace or any other okie stereotype. this is about the owners, Stern, and the political officials, not the fans. i've never said anything about OKC having bad fans... but you certainly give that impression with the way you represent on the internet.
Well you just did there ...

You just sound really sad and bitter. I'm not from OKC, by the way.

Waits for an OKC product to respond by calling the Seattle natives out on being whiny, faggy, elitist, ***** like coffee drinkers

:oldlol:

[50inchvertical]

Call OKC people what you will. Why would I care?

[Sonics4Life]

yea he took it there first so i responded in kind.

all i'm saying is this isn't meant to be pitting fans against each other. i know okies tend to take it that way cuz they get defensive about the way Bennett stole the team, but the Sonicsgate movement is not a slight on their fan base in any way.

[LJJ]

you should probably google soncsgate before you speak.. you really come off as a ignorant fool with this post...

i looked it up and was surpised to find that not only is it a movie/documentary on the move to okc but a history of the sonics, which i had already known about from watching some of the movie..

but more importantly i learned that there are people not associated with the film at all that think this movie should be on the big screen, real movie folks that think the movie is so well done it could be making money for the producers, but instead they have stuck to their original goal and made it available for free.

this is not some fly by night youtube remix, it's the real deal, made by folks who obviously know what they are doing when it comes to filmmaking and the history of the sonics

take some to to educate yourself, you'll look alot less foolish in the future

Nice little post except that it does not relate in any way to my post. I make no judgments on the quality of their flick or the "righteousness" (though: :rolleyes: for real.) of their cause. I don't think they are doing this to make money either.

My post was about how pathetic this is.

What, so because one asshole took their shit away it's okay for them to ruin other people's fun? Cause you can't have your cake you are going to make it someone else's problem? That is a truly pathetic mentality to me. It's not about the Sonics. It's about pathetic little rich kids who feel victimized and couldn't find a better cause to devote their time and money on than a sports team moving to a different city.

Yeah, I'm sorry that I feel bad for people with real problems instead.

[thejumpa]

How are those guys making this anybody elses problem? They have a right to buy a ticket to whatever game they want. They also have a right to wear whatever jersey they want and wave whatever sign they want. If you don't support them or the cause, then ignore it.

When it comes down to it, I'm sure that they paid good money for those seats. They are enjoying they game like anyone else but also raising awareness to something a little more serious. It's nobodys problem except for Sonic fans, David Stern, and Clay Bennett. This is what you get when shady things happen and everything gets swept under the rug.

[phoenix18]

LOL ... they sound like such cry babies
You know damn well if the Bulls move you would be in the fetal position for many months to come. Stop lying.

[Sonics4Life]

Nice little post except that it does not relate in any way to my post. I make no judgments on the quality of their flick or the "righteousness" (though: :rolleyes: for real.) of their cause. I don't think they are doing this to make money either.

My post was about how pathetic this is.

What, so because one asshole took their shit away it's okay for them to ruin other people's fun? Cause you can't have your cake you are going to make it someone else's problem? That is a truly pathetic mentality to me. It's not about the Sonics. It's about pathetic little rich kids who feel victimized and couldn't find a better cause to devote their time and money on than a sports team moving to a different city.

Yeah, I'm sorry that I feel bad for people with real problems instead.

it wasn't one guy who stole our team, it was about 30 if you include the state legislature.

we are not rich. we are scraping to get by. this movie was funded with donations by loyal Sonics fans from start to finish, including the lucky gift of the Lakers seats.

we enjoy the league as much or more than anyone else. we had one of the best teams in the league for 41 years. the film crew still subscribes to league pass and plays a high-stakes fantasy league.

LMAO at how some basketball "fans" get scared and react negatively when they see true fans who will never say die. being a die-hard is supposed to be respected. sorry it's inconvenient to expose this tragedy to the world.

this is about more than Seattle. it's about the ridiculous precedent David Stern has set by allowing this move to happen. i know people in SAC and IND feel me right now, and unless you are in NYC or LA, your team will feel it soon too.

(thanks jumpa)

[mlh1981]

Sonics crowds always seemed very loud and boisterous on TV. You just don't get that from too many locales anymore. Such a shame.

Sorry to all the fans up there that had to deal with losing a team. My sympathy goes out to you.

[Sonics4Life]

^ appreciated. yep, we were one of the loudest crowds in the playoffs as determined by decibel meters, and players like Charles Barkley said it was one of the toughest places to play as a visitor.

[TennesseeFan]

Kids at the park dunk on me

[Sonics4Life]

...but i send them a message Rambis-style next time down the court.

[Sonics4Life]

The Sonicsgate Blog is now officially live, featuring a recap of the LA Playoff Takeover by director Jason Reid.

leave us a comment and stay posted on the latest from the Sonicsgate Movement!

www.sonicsgate.org/blog (http://www.sonicsgate.org/blog)

[elaments]

Awesome, when and where can we get the documentary?

Now that you think about the situation it really sucks because with Durant entering super stardom so early he could've easily helped keep the Sonics in Seattle had they been a little more patient.

[Sonics4Life]

right on elaments. too bad Stern/Clay conspired to steal the team. the Sonics had a valid lease in KeyArena that was set to expire at the end of THIS season!! no way the team would have moved if they hadn't weaseled their way out of it.

the film is free to watch on our website. enjoy! :cheers:

[sportstownusa]

i always had and forever will wonder of the decision on the judge's desk. I'm not a sonics fan, and i know franchises have every right to move. The problem is that a lot of ppl in power just kept on trying to fool the citizens. If Shultz really wanted the new owner to keep the team there...he should have put that in the contract. Stay here for atleast 10 more years with the only way to back out of it to reach a mutual agreement with keyarena. If it wasnt about the money to the mayor, dont take the deal. Instead everyone in power just kept saying whatever the masses in Seattle wanted to hear, while the franchise kept on dying. In my mind, the Thunder has 0 championships, and I'm sure many fans will keep it that way.

Being a Mavs fan though, I'm extremely proud of my team's owner in doing what i felt was the right thing and voting NO in the decision to let Bennet move the team.

[crisoner]

I hope Seattle gets a team soon.....just doesn't feel like the NBA without them!

[AJ2k8]

Gotta give props for you guys for doing this, just seems like a whole lot of effort for little reward, not really much chance of OKC moving back to Seattle i there?:ohwell:

Also would you still be supportive of the team if by chance they were to revert back to Seattle Sonics?:confusedshrug:

P.S: Not hating just curious:cheers:

[thejumpa]

The team had nothing to do with it. KD, Jeff Green, Collison....these guys were Sonics before the move. If they were to somehow come back to Seattle, I would welcome them with open arms and continue to support them. People have a tendency to not like the team and location as well as the owner, but it really makes no sense. Thunder players were caught in the middle and had no say. Thunder fans, however, seem to be generally annoyed by Sonic fans and usually end up trying to clown them. Usually it's out of ignorance/guilt and is a bunch of nonsense. I have no issues until they start talking reckless...

People can say what they want but at the end of the day, they have no idea what it feels like to have a team stolen from you. Even if their team is doing bad financially, I'd bet anything that a situation like this would be hard to duplicate. Too much history....too much money....and too much funny business.

[ItsTwisted]

First of all, great job on the documentary. It was extremely well done and shows what the NBA has now become.

For all the people here saying move on and get over it, it just clearly shows what type of basketball fans they are. Any die-hard basketball fan would not be okay with this. I was angry about this move before, and am even angrier now after having seen the documentary.

After you have put so much of your life into a team, and to have it taken away from you the way it did, it can never be replaced or the pain healed.
How can Sonics fans ever cheer for the Thunder, when you have a majority of real basketball fans who hate them because of what happened. Anyone who knows of the Sonice history would not be able to ever cheer for the Thunder. Do I think they have great players, yes, but will I ever support the team...Never.

For all the Lakers fans in here spewing bullsh*t, think about it this way....How would you guys feel if Jerry Buss died, and the team got sold, and the new owner wanted to move it elsewhere, and succeeded? Are you telling me you would still root for that team and would not be upset. To see Kobe Bryant playing elsewhere, and see his jersey retired in another color, in a different arena?

Come on now, nobody would be okay with this. The only people that truly are, are the OKC fans, or people who didnt care too much about Seattle and dont know how all of this went down. To all the OKC fans saying move on, put it this way, how would you feel if this was you. If the Thunder had been in Oklahoma for 40 years, and the team got sold and in two years moved to Seattle. If you would be okay with it, it proves my point on what type of basketball fan you are, and why you dont deserve this team.

[King Lebron LBJ]

:cheers:

[Sonics4Life]

Gotta give props for you guys for doing this, just seems like a whole lot of effort for little reward, not really much chance of OKC moving back to Seattle i there?:ohwell:

Also would you still be supportive of the team if by chance they were to revert back to Seattle Sonics?:confusedshrug:

P.S: Not hating just curious:cheers:

no hate taken. all we're trying to do is restore the 41 year legacy of the Seattle SuperSonics by exposing the truth about what happened and keeping people talking about it. Ultimately that is the only way we stand a chance of getting a team back, even though it probably won't be "our team" with Durant, etc.

If they move the Grizzlies or Hornets or whoever to Seattle and rename them the Sonics i will become a fan again. but as we state at the end of the film, we will not feel good about making fans in another city feel the way we feel. David Stern has set a terrible precedent as he continues to destroy the soul of the game.

Thanks for the support and Sonics forever!

[Sonics4Life]

Play Clay Bennett Off, Keyboard Cat!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV2iZ9IE9eE

[RainierBeachPoet]

sonics4life

thanks for all your efforts

no true sonic fan would ever cheer for OKC-- i know i cheer against them and i spit on anything clay bennett does

yes-- i am still bitter and i only feel it when i see the okc inbreeders errr thunder on tv

[1~Gibson~1]

hate the owner not the players and coaches....
this...