I can sum it up in 4 words: Seattle Sucks for Sports. I moved to the Emerald city the year before the Sonics left, or were kicked out. I was excited to be able to run down to Key Arena and see some games. Apparently the rest of the city wasn't. I dont know all of the details behind the move, but I did witness the most pathetic series of fan protests. Most of the nights you would see 20-40 people standing outside city hall or down in Olympia. They had signs that said "Save our sonics" and other PC/Seattleish phrases.
20 people? There are more than that at any given Starbucks on a Tuesday afternoon. More people protested for the tent city than keeping the Sonics? More people ride the #7 at 3 PM. The average Seattleite would read a book at a cafe and dream of talking to the woman sitting next to him rather than watch a sporting event. I mean - read your damn book at home.
The Sonics were one of the 2 things anyone outside of the Pacific Northwest knows or cares about Seattle. Lets say a city like Philly tried to sell the Sixers. They currently suck but plain and simple - it wouldnt happen. There would be riots in the streets and fans threatening to burn down the front office. I bet the crackheads would even be upset. I know 4 year olds that would cry for days.
And you guys sat back, drank your lattes, and watched it all unfold? You should be ashamed of yourselves.
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