[56] Mastrov took a backseat to Vivek Ranadiv, founder and CEO of TIBCO and a minority owner of the Golden State Warriors, brought in to assemble a stronger group of investors. Charles Bradley (basketball) Frank Brickowski. Unfortunately, during the 2010s, Seattle mens basketball did not help itself. 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) 2001-2002 Roster Through November 17. About Us - Contact Us - Credits - Recommended - Privacy Policy - Schedule and Scores [76][77][78], SuperSonics were rivals of Los Angeles Lakers due to the teams' longstanding pairing in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. On October 21, the Seattle team's first win came against the San Diego Rockets in overtime 117110, and SuperSonics finished the season with a 2359 record.[14]. [65] Any attempt to move the Hawks out of Atlanta would incur a $75 million penalty from the city of Atlanta and Fulton County for breaking the Hawks' lease of Philips Arena before 2017. Frete grtis em itens selecionados. Russell left SuperSonics after the 197677 season, and the team started the season at 517 under new coach Bob Hopkins. Nov 12, SEA (7-10) lost to UTA, 106-114, 20. The SuperSonics started building their roster in the 1967 NBA Draft and the 1967 NBA Expansion Draft. We talked Comp Plan, design review reform, the prospect of a Seattle Sixplex, and more. Feb 24 @ DAL, SEA (29-36) beat DAL, 102-84, 66. [33][8][34] The relocated team began play as Oklahoma City Thunder for the 200809 season, becoming the third NBA franchise to relocate in the past decade, following Vancouver Grizzlies, who moved to Memphis, Tennessee, and were renamed Memphis Grizzlies for the 200102 season; and Charlotte Hornets, who moved to New Orleans and began play as New Orleans Hornets for the 200203 season. The Seattle SuperSonics (commonly known as the Seattle Sonics) were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle. Data Provided By Feb 5 @ CLE, SEA (39-16) beat CLE, 123-121, 56. The all-time record of this rivalry is 9894 in favor of SuperSonics. 2. Eligibility restrictions apply. Opp PTS/G: The cost of delaying an expansion team in Seattle for another year may be offset by getting local commitments to build some new gyms. Dec 9, SEA (19-9) lost to CHI, 112-121, 29. Seattle SuperSonics - 1979-80 season Roster and regular season and playoffs stats Seattle SuperSonics: Players stats for the 1979-80 regular season P.- Position GP.- Games played GS.- Games started MIN.- Minutes played PTS.- Points scored RB.- Total rebounds BL.- Blocks AS.- Assists FG.- Field goals 3P.- 3-pointers FT.- Free throws ST.- Steals TO.- SuperSonics, however, posted a franchise-worst record of 2062. Adding another 40 evenings of sports each winter demands a more robust local restaurant scene. On January 9, 2013, media reports regarding the imminent sale of majority ownership of Sacramento Kings to Hansen, Ballmer, the Nordstroms, and Walker for $500 million to relocate to Seattle as early as the 201314 NBA season emerged. Other Sports Stats - World TeamTennis Stats - World TeamTennis Search Four All-Star Games in 4 seasons; season marks of 29.2 points, 13.4 rebounds are Sonics records. With dual Seattle and Vegas expansions, that puts the NBA at a pleasing 32 teams just as the league negotiates its new TV deal in 2024. The team returned to the rebuilt Coliseum, now the KeyArena, for the 199596 season. [71], While talks about building a new arena were underway, so were talks with another group of investorsincluding Tim Leiweke, co-founder of the Oak View Groupwho wanted to renovate KeyArena, SuperSonics' former home venue. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [citation needed], The final SuperSonics uniforms were worn from the 200102 season through to the 200708 season. [28], After failing to persuade local governments to fund a $500-million arena complex in the Seattle suburb Renton, Bennett's group notified the NBA it intended to move the team to Oklahoma City[29] and requested arbitration with the city of Seattle to be released from SuperSonics' lease of KeyArena. Oct 20 @ UTA, SEA (3-3) beat UTA, 98-92, 7. Feb 20 @ KCK, SEA (45-18) lost to KCK, 105-107, 64. [58], With the meeting of the Board of Governors to vote moved again to mid-May, the groups were asked to make another brief presentation to the full relocation committee on April 29, 2013. Jan 10, SEA (20-23) beat DEN, 119-116, 44. Also there have been two Seahawks Super Bowl appearances, two Sounders MLS championships, zero postings by the Mariners, and a new Kraken hockey club. [5][6] After failing to find public funding to construct a new arena in the Seattle area, SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City before the 200809 season, following a $45 million settlement with the city of Seattle to pay off their existing lease at the KeyArena at Seattle Center before it expired in 2010.[7]. When that ephemeralness was questioned, female city council members were assaulted with violent death threats. Oct 22, SEA (3-4) lost to DAL, 102-107, 8. The NBA would like more television markets represented as it goes into a new media agreement in 2024-2025. A new basketball ready arena is being built in Vegas by the Oak View Group, the folks who renovated Seattles arena. Oct 14 @ SDC, SEA (0-1) lost to SDC, 93-98, 2. Ray Dubicki is a stay-at-home dad and parent-on-call for taking care of general school and neighborhood tasks around Ballard. Lazaro Borrell. [citation needed], In 2008, morale was low at the beginning of SuperSonics season as talks with the city of Seattle for a new arena had broken down. Terms of use. 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. 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. Lacrosse Stats - MLL - NLL - Lacrosse Search Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [39] McGinn offered to Hansen to obtain ownership of KeyArena for little to no money. Jan 2, SEA (27-12) lost to WSB, 134-139, 41. Team. Lenny Wilkens was brought back to replace Hopkins, and the team's performance immediately improved. Feb 22, SEA (28-36) lost to HOU, 96-111, 65. [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. As a result, SuperSonics fell to last place in the Pacific Division with a 3448 mark, the only time they finished in last place. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). In 2018, the Oak View Group won rights to renovate what was then Key Arena. 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. The vote was seen as a significant delay to the MOU between Hansen, the city and King County that expired in November 2017. His nickname is one of my favorites and his go-fuck-yourself attitude on the court was doubly awesome. The road jerseys were green and had yellow lettering; the home uniforms were white with green lettering. The last and most difficult piece for the NBA to fall into Seattle may be the NBA itself. Jan 11, SEA (20-24) lost to GSW, 98-106, 45. Early in the 197071 season, Rule tore his left Achilles' tendon and was injured for the rest of the season. [4] Schultz sold the franchise to Bennett's group because they thought Bennett would keep the franchise in Seattle rather than move it to Oklahoma City. 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. And the unis were magnificent. It was their final season in Seattle because Bennett got the right to move the team after settling all legal issues with the city. Combined. SEATTLE, WASH. - Following a 1-0 win over Minnesota United FC last weekend and a 5-4 victory over San Diego Loyal SC on Wednesday in the Third Round o Sounders FC to Face LA Galaxy in the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32Posted on Thursday April 27, 2023. 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. Watch the video. Dec 12, SEA (15-16) lost to LAL, 107-113, 32. In 1969, he took over as full time player-coach, until his departure in 1972. Jan 31, SEA (38-16) beat MIL, 105-101, 55. [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. This site has no affiliation with the NBA. 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. Perhaps the strongest roster the SuperSonics ever had was the 199596 team, which had a franchise best 6418 record. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. [Note: I did not live here at the time. Perhaps if they stuck with. Jan 2, SEA (17-22) lost to PHI, 117-120, 42. Schulman was awarded American Basketball Association Rookie of the Year and MVP Spencer Haywood following a lengthy court battle. [16] The Oscar Robertson suit delayed the merger and SuperSonics remained in Seattle. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. The neighborhood around Climate Pledge Arena is still learning how to host weeknight winter arena events. After the 200708 season ended, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, where they now play as Oklahoma City Thunder. Fast shipping and buyer protection. In the playoffs, SuperSonics defeated Phoenix Suns in a seven-game conference final series to set up a rematch with Washington Bullets in the finals, in which Bullets lost to SuperSonics in five games to give SuperSonics their first-and-only NBA title. Patrons of new Sonics franchises appeared and proposed fantastic new arenas. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Attendance: Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Robert Swift Legend? [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. SEATTLE - The Seattle Storm today announced that single-game tickets for the 2023 regular season presented by Symetra are on sale now on StormBasketba Seattle Storm and WaFd Bank Partner to Support Title I SchoolsPosted on Tuesday April 18, 2023. The alternative uniform was gold with green-and-white trim with "SONICS" arched across the chest. Jack Sikma accounted for 908 rebounds. Soccer Stats - MLS - Women's - Division II & III - NASL - MASL - MISL - Search The home jerseys were white with green-and-gold trim, displaying "SONICS" across the chest. Detlef Schrempf An merciless assassin on defense in NBA Jam. Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm will be joining us for an Urbanist talk on May 9. With the continued improvement of Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp, the SuperSonics posted a 5527 record in the 199293 season and took the Phoenix Suns to seven games in the Western Conference Finals. COLLEGE: 42: x - Vin Baker, PF 6-11: 250: Nov. 23, 1971: 9: Hartford Feb 17 @ UTA, SEA (27-34) beat UTA, 101-98, 62. Jan 18 @ PHI, SEA (21-26) lost to PHI, 92-113, 48. [40], Rumors Hansen would begin pursuing a vulnerable franchise to move to Seattle began circulating. Checkout the latest and historical year by year stats of Oklahoma City Thunder along with the list of all time top 12 players and more on Basketball-Reference.com. It displayed the team's new logo on the front and their alternative logo on the shorts. On July 18, 2006, Basketball Club of Seattle sold SuperSonics and its Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) sister franchise Seattle Storm to Professional Basketball Club LLC, headed by Oklahoma City businessman Clay Bennett. Gary Payton. This was also the last time this SuperSonics team would make the playoffs. Like gleaning divine words of prophets from on high, these orange ball prognosticators parse signs from each cloud and beer spill, hoping they portend imminent return of Supersonics basketball. SDOT Director Greg Spotts was our guest on February 15. Dec 26, SEA (17-19) lost to POR, 90-96, 37. Oct 15 @ HOU, SEA (1-3) lost to HOU, 100-103, 5. The 1979-80 season saw a changing of the guard and the end of an era. Initially, only majority owner Bruce Levenson would sell his stake but the remaining minority owners announced they would also sell their stakes. 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Nov 6 @ CHI, SEA (8-5) beat CHI, 114-97, 14. Seven players were inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Patrick Ewing, Spencer Haywood, arnas Mariulionis, Gary Payton, David Thompson, who played no more than two seasons with the Sonics, and Dennis Johnson and Lenny Wilkens, who were part of the 1979 Championship team, with the former as player and the latter as coach. Renamed as Climate Pledge Arena, the whole facility was rebuilt to modern sports standards under the historic roof. Def Rtg: 101.2 (3rd of 22) (Series Stats)Lost NBA Western Conference Finals (1-4) versus Los Angeles Lakers Gary Payton The Glove. Oct 14 @ DAL, SEA (1-2) beat DAL, 85-83, 4. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 7:34PM. KD scored 42 points.[27]. Register for the Zoom Link. [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. Perhaps if they stuck with their original color scheme, fate would have been kinder. Like gleaning divine words of prophets from on high, these orange ball prognosticators parse signs from each cloud and beer spill, hoping they portend imminent return of Supersonics basketball. Seattle averaged 21,725 fans per game in 1979-80, setting an NBA record. 10. 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. 56-26, Finished 2nd in NBA 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. [72][73] The renovation was considered to mainly focus on fitting out Seattle Kraken for the National Hockey League (NHL), interest for the revival of SuperSonics remained a possibility with the renovated arena. This site use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience. 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. Guard Fred Brown, now in his fifth season, was selected to the 1976 NBA All-Star Game, and finished fifth in the league in scoring average and free-throw percentage. The rivalry was fairly equal in accomplishments; both teams won one championship. 1979-80 Microsonics SEATTLE SUPERSONICS cards. The side's owner Howard Schultz commissioned the design from Seattle design agency Hornall Anderson. Before the start of the next season, Hazzard was traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Lenny Wilkens, who brought a strong, all-around game to the SuperSonics, averaging 22.4 points, 8.2 assists and 6.2 rebounds per game for SuperSonics in the 196869 season. [44] To address concerns of Port of Seattle, Seattle Mariners, and local industry, a SoDo transportation improvement fund to be maintained at $40 million by tax revenue generated by the arena was also included. Chambers is a more well-known Sonic and won the All-Star Game MVP in. Mar 12 @ MIL, SEA (50-23) lost to MIL, 103-112, 74. Jan 9 @ LAL, SEA (19-23) lost to LAL, 87-92, 43. [citation needed] Both marks would rank in the top half of the NBA's all-time standings. Odds and lines subject to change. Nov 7 @ DEN, SEA (8-6) lost to DEN, 92-113, 15. King County Domed Stadium Feb 7 @ DET, SEA (40-16) beat DET, 119-102, 57. By Steve Stearns Jun 11, 2013, 6:00am PDT Share Photo courtesy ESPN/go.com 1. Roster and regular season and playoffs stats, P.- Position GP.- Games played GS.- Games started MIN.- Minutes played PTS.- Points scored RB.- Total rebounds BL.- Blocks AS.- Assists FG.- Field goals 3P.- 3-pointers FT.- Free throws ST.- Steals TO.- Turnovers PF.- Personal fouls EF.- Efficiency=PT+RB+BL+AS+ST-TO-(FGA-FGC)-(FTA-FTC). . Dec 30 @ SAS, SEA (17-21) lost to SAS, 100-102, 39. Andre Brown (basketball) Fred Brown (basketball) [65] On January 6, 2015, Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported Chris Hansen and film producer Thomas Tulla minority owner of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelerswould enter separate bids to acquire the Hawks and move them to Seattle. Defensively, Gus Williams added 200 steals. Dec 12 @ IND, SEA (21-9) beat IND, 112-107, 33. Season. Jan 16 @ IND, SEA (21-25) beat IND, 95-94, 47. The #Homes4WA push to end exclusionary zoning statewide will resume this session. Road uniforms were dark green with white-and-gold accents, with "SEATTLE" across the chest. [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. 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. [citation needed], Seattle SuperSonics' first uniforms had "Sonics" displayed in a font that was also used by Cincinnati Royals (now the Sacramento Kings). [57], Ahead of the annual Board of Governors meeting where they were expected to vote on approval of the sale of the Kings to Hansen and Ballmer's group, as well as the relocation request, members of the NBA owners' finance and relocation committees held a meeting in New York City on April 3, 2013, for the Seattle group and the Sacramento group to each present their proposals. 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.. Player Of The Week (01/20/80) . Wilkens and Rule both represented Seattle in the 1970 NBA All-Star Game, and Wilkens led the NBA in assists during the 196970 season. [citation needed], In months prior to the settlement, Seattle publicly released email conversations that took place within Bennett's ownership group and alleged they indicated at least some members of the group wanted to move the team to Oklahoma City prior to the purchase in 2006. Watch the video. 2.5" x 5". On December 4, 2017, one day after the deal with Chris Hansen expired, Seattle City Council voted 71 to approve the renovation of KeyArena. Butch Beard: Sonic turned coach", "Sonics Going Dome Tonight: Hawks in Rare Kingdome Visit", "TV / Radio Notebook Sonics, Four Others Tap Pay-Per-View", "PRO BASKETBALL; Westphal Is Fired by Sonics After Feuding With Players", "Westphal firing was inevitable, but wrong", "Five years after 'gut wrenching' fight, Kings are going to Seattle for one night only", "SuperSonics vs Warriors, April 16, 2008", "Sonics, Storm sold to group from Oklahoma City NBA ESPN", "Judge blocks Sonics from taking arena dispute to arbitration". [60], Though initially resistant to the idea, after negotiations, on May 17, 2013, the Maloof family and Hernreich formally agreed to sell their ownership stake in the Kings (65% of the team, valued at US$535 million) to Ranadiv's ownership group. The Complicated Sonics Ownership of Howard Schultz - The Ringer From Ground Beans to Grounded: Meet the Man Who Tried to Run the SuperSonics Like Starbucks Around the turn of the century, the. Join our linker program. Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. [32], On July 2, 2008, a settlement that allowed the team to move under certain conditions, including the ownership group's payment of $45million to Seattle and the possibility of an additional $30million by 2013 if a new team had not been awarded to the city, was reached. These uniforms were an homage to a similar style worn from the 197576 season through to the 199495 season. When I think of the Sonics, I usually think of Sikma and then promptly wonder what I would look like with his hair. WT. People dont forget that kind of rejection. Sonics Forever. Mar 22, SEA (52-25) lost to LAL, 92-97, 80. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Mar 22 @ PHO, SEA (33-45) lost to PHO, 91-107, 79. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Mens professional basketball abandoned Seattle in 2008. 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. Dec 10 @ GSW, SEA (15-15) beat GSW, 108-103, 31. Michael Cage He also had a perm and his name couldnt be more fitting for a power forward. Type. In June 1970, the NBA owners voted 134 to work toward a merger with the ABA;[15] Schulman, a member of the ABANBA merger committee in 1970, was eager to merge the leagues and he publicly announced if the NBA did not accept the merger agreement, he would move SuperSonics to the ABA; he also threatened to move his soon-to-be ABA team to Los Angeles to compete with Lakers. Mar 7 @ GSW, SEA (31-40) lost to GSW, 103-106, 72. Mar 8, SEA (31-41) lost to SDC, 92-103, 73. If your name is Xavier McDaniel, youre pretty much guaranteed to be successful at something. The home uniforms had green stripes on the right side of the jersey and shorts, and the green road jersey had red stripes. Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett said: I think it's presumptuous to assume that Clay Bennett and his ownership group won't own that Seattle team for a long, long time in Seattle or somewhere else. Lenny Wilkens coached the team. The team joined the NBA in 1967 as an expansion team, and won their first and only NBA Championship out of 22 playoffs appearances in the 1979 NBA Finals. Feb 26 @ SAS, SEA (29-37) lost to SAS, 113-123, 67. Net Rtg: -1.6 (17th of 23), Arena: Copyright 2023 Stats Crew, Stats Crew - The Home of Sports Statistics, Sounders FC Plays to Scoreless Draw Saturday Evening at Real Salt Lake, Sounders FC Faces Real Salt Lake Saturday Evening at America First Field, Sounders FC to Face LA Galaxy in the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32, Storm Announces 2023 Training Camp Roster, Single-Game Tickets for Regular Season on Sale Now, Seattle Storm and WaFd Bank Partner to Support Title I Schools. Watch the video. Round. SuperSonics had received a franchise player with second-overall pick in the NBA draft with Durant. Pacific Division, PTS/G: Feb 23 @ UTA, SEA (46-18) beat UTA, 105-95, 65. Nov 5, SEA (6-9) lost to DEN, 117-125, 17. Over their 41 years of existence the Sonics drafted 250 players, not all played for the Sonics, but here is the entire list of they players the drafted over the years. [62], On April 16, 2014, it was announced owner Herb Kohl had agreed to sell the franchise to New York hedge-fund investors Marc Lasry and Wesley Edens for a record $550 million.