Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Nov 26 @ PHO, SEA (10-13) lost to PHO, 103-113, 24. The SuperSonics played their home games mainly at the Seattle Center Coliseum, the Kingdome during eight seasons, and the Tacoma Dome for one season while the Coliseum was being remodeled and later renamed KeyArena. Feb 12 @ POR, SEA (26-32) beat POR, 112-109, 59. VTG 80s SEATTLE SUPERSONICS Player Issue Duffle Bag NBA - Poshmark The season after his departure, the team regressed with a 3547 record. Among the few SuperSonics highlights in the latter half of the 1980s were Tom Chambers' 1987 All-Star Game MVP award, SuperSonics' appearance in the 1987 Western Conference Finals, despite posting a 3943 regular-season record during the 198687 season, and the performances of Chambers, Xavier McDaniel and Dale Ellis. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The Seattle Supersonics of the National Basketball Association ended the 1979-80 season with a record of 56 wins and 26 losses, finishing second in the NBA's Pacific Division of the Western Conference. 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. In 2018, the Oak View Group won rights to renovate what was then Key Arena. Mar 4 @ POR, SEA (49-20) beat POR, 98-97, 70. [69] On October 25, 2016, Chris Hansen announced he will fund the arena without public funding. Do you have a blog? 1979-80 Topps 27 Gus Williams. [Note: I did not live here at the time. [42], King County Council voted to approve the MOU on July 30, 2012, adding amendments that provided for work with the Port of Seattle, securing the SuperSonics naming rights, offering reduced-price tickets, support for Seattle Storm WNBA franchise, and requiring an economic analysis. Vintage 80s 90s SEATTLE SUPERSONICS NBA Leather Duffle Zip Bag Gym Basketball RARE Details- VINTAGE Seattle Supersonics Leather Duffle Bag -This duffle bag features the 1975-1995 team logo, the last logo to feature the team's full name of Seattle Supersonics. Seattle Sonics Basketball vintage collectible memorabilia for sale from On June 28, SuperSonics traded Ray Allen and the 35th pick of the second-round Glen Davis in the 2007 NBA draft to Boston Celtics for rights to the fifth pick; Jeff Green, Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West. Long before we had Squatch photo image on green. Oct 12 @ POR, SEA (0-2) lost to POR, 96-107, 3. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 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. . The team returned to the rebuilt Coliseum, now the KeyArena, for the 199596 season. Photo courtesy NBAE/Getty Images. Ballots are due February 14. Oct 31, SEA (5-7) lost to SAS, 96-112, 13. During the first month of the regular season, the Sonics acquired Vincent Askew from the Sacramento Kings. The Ten Greatest Players In Supersonics History - #2 HT. [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. Perhaps if they stuck with their original color scheme, fate would have been kinder. There will also be expansion drafts that dont create two moribund teams and negotiations with the players association that avoid diluting the talent pool. Mar 24 @ SDC, SEA (33-46) lost to SDC, 106-111, 80. 34-48, Finished 6th in NBA In recognition of his contributions to the team, Brown's number was retired in 1986. 27. Gus Williams scored a team-high 1,816 points for the Supersonics, and Dennis Johnson contributed 17 or more per game also. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Click on column headings to sort.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'statscrew_com-banner-1','ezslot_12',158,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-statscrew_com-banner-1-0'); Sounders FC Plays to Scoreless Draw Saturday Evening at Real Salt LakePosted on Sunday April 30, 2023. The neighborhood around Climate Pledge Arena is still learning how to host weeknight winter arena events. [68], On May 2, 2016, Seattle City Council voted 54 against vacating a section of Occidental Avenue South that connected property purchased by Hansen and was deemed critical to the siting of a future arena. 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". [79][80], Points scored (regular season) (as of the end of the 200708 season)[81], Other Statistics (regular season) (as of the end of the 200708 season)[81], Media related to Seattle SuperSonics at Wikimedia Commons. Nov 18 @ HOU, SEA (9-11) lost to HOU, 118-138, 21. 1979-80 Seattle SuperSonics season - Wikipedia Sedale Threatt Played for a ton of teams but I always remember Sedale as a member of the Sonics. During the 2005 off-season, head coach McMillan left SuperSonics to accept a high-paying position to coach Portland Trail Blazers. Best known for teabagging Mark Jackson. Oct 18 @ KCK, SEA (2-3) beat KCK, 127-122, 6. Feb 14 @ CHI, SEA (26-33) lost to CHI, 117-134, 60. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Dec 30 @ SAS, SEA (17-21) lost to SAS, 100-102, 39. The Sacramento Kings got themselves a new arena while literally packing for the move north. Pace: 100.3 (19th of 23), Off Rtg: 103.2 (19th of 23) [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. 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. Watch the video. 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. [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. 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. Gary Payton The Glove. BORN: EXP. 10. [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. 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. Dec 23 @ LAL, SEA (24-11) lost to LAL, 97-102, 36. Mar 19, SEA (51-24) lost to MIL, 106-108, 76. 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! The team compiled a postseason mark of 7-8. 1967 Seattle Supersonics Draft. [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. Matt Hutchins was our November guest. Seattle Councilmember Tammy Morales was our guest on March 14. How that roster finished with a record of 41-41 will forever be a mystery. Oct 16 @ PHO, SEA (0-2) lost to PHO, 86-102, 5. Mar 20 @ LAL, SEA (33-44) lost to LAL, 119-133, 78. [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. The BOG voted 228 against moving the Kings from Sacramento to Seattle. Or write about sports? 6 and 35 . 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. Efforts to return the Sonics to Seattle were halfhearted and fell upon their ownswords. It was also the year that ended with the breakup of a championship nucleus. Jack Sikma would absolutely dominate in today's NBA. Mar 22, SEA (52-25) lost to LAL, 92-97, 80. SuperSonics finished with a 4735 record and qualified for the second round of the 1989 playoffs. 2.5" x 5". Feb 19 @ CHI, SEA (45-17) lost to CHI, 106-115, 63. As the pivot man for the NBA champion-era Sonics of the late 70s, Jack Sikma's spectacular eight-year run with the Sonics has only ever been exceeded by a handful of players. The winner's choice is: Nos. The 1992-93 NBA season was the 25th season for the Seattle SuperSonics in the National Basketball Association. a hard to find celluloid pinback button. 1979-1980 Seattle SuperSonics Roster Composition. Find out more. All the boys. 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. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-3) versus Milwaukee Bucks A new basketball ready arena is being built in Vegas by the Oak View Group, the folks who renovated Seattles arena. Card Name. More important for some teams, Seattles preparation for the Sonics return has been a bargaining chip to negotiate for new arenas. I will always point to McIlvaine when discussion of Kemps demise comes up. 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. Road uniforms were dark green with white-and-gold accents, with "SEATTLE" across the chest. Mar 9 @ KCK, SEA (50-22) lost to KCK, 93-113, 73. Throughout the game, the crowd chanted "Save our Sonics" and Durant waved his hands at the crowd. 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). Seattle SuperSonics Gear - Simply Seattle Watch the video. Mar 12 @ MIL, SEA (50-23) lost to MIL, 103-112, 74. Mar 1 @ ATL, SEA (29-39) lost to ATL, 102-108, 71. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He was replaced by former Sonic Paul Westphal for the 199899 season. COLLEGE: 42: x - Vin Baker, PF 6-11: 250: Nov. 23, 1971: 9: Hartford Card Number. 2. Jan 20 @ BOS, SEA (36-13) beat BOS, 108-106, 50. Mar 14 @ CHI, SEA (51-23) beat CHI, 122-101, 75. 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. Complete Seattle Supersonics NBA Draft History - Sonics Rising Rule improved on his rookie statistics with 24.0 points per game and 11.5 rebounds per game. The rivalry was fairly equal in accomplishments; both teams won one championship. Voc encontrar produtos novos ou usados em Cartes colecionveis e acessrios esportivos de basquete Gary Payton Seattle Supersonics recordaes no eBay. With the Ray Allen trade, however, SuperSonics had little talent with which to surround their rookie forward and lost their first eight games under coach P. J. Carlesimo to achieve a 314 record in the first month of the season. Greatest Seattle SuperSonics of All-Time - The Big Lead 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. Feb 17, SEA (45-16) beat BOS, 109-108, 62. Bill Russell was hired as the head coach in 1974, and he led the SuperSonics to the playoffs for the first time. 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. [45] The King County Council reviewed the amended MOU and voted unanimously in favor of approval on October 15, 2012. It displayed the team's new logo on the front and their alternative logo on the shorts. In 1995, SuperSonics changed their uniforms, adding red and orange, and removing yellow, to their new jerseys that would last six seasons. Data Provided By The expansion team debuted in San Francisco with a 144116 loss in their first game against Golden State Warriors. [40], Rumors Hansen would begin pursuing a vulnerable franchise to move to Seattle began circulating. The team compiled a postseason mark of 7-8. From 2001 to 2006, Starbucks chairman emeritus, former president and CEO Howard Schultz was the majority owner of the team, along with 58 partners or minor owners as part of Basketball Club of Seattle LLP. Void in ONT. 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 26, SEA (25-11) beat SDC, 124-104, 38. Burleson's game continued to strengthen as Watts led the NBA in assists and steals, and was named to the All-NBA Defensive First Team. 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. The women of the Seattle Storm have eclipsed anything the boys tried to do. Do you have a blog? It's presumptuous to assume they're going to move that franchise to Oklahoma City. Nov 18 @ POR, SEA (12-7) lost to POR, 95-100, 23. Oct 14 @ DAL, SEA (1-2) beat DAL, 85-83, 4. Almost a half-million new residents have moved to the region. Ranked Seattle Supersonics Players of the 1980s AinsworthSports.com Home Updates Sports Upcoming/Recent Events Polls Contact Us Links Other Links > Basketball> Basketball Player Rankings by Franchise> Top Ranked Seattle Supersonics Visit Our Patreon Page to Create Your Own All-Time Fantasy Teams and See Other Bonus Material 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) The Seattle SuperSonics were one of the great teams of the '90s behind stars like Shawn Kemp, Gary Payton, and Detlef Schrempf. Dec 11 @ MIL, SEA (20-9) beat MIL, 103-99, 30. [10] The SuperSonics' franchise history, however, would be shared with Thunder. But is Seattle ready? To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Michael Cage He also had a perm and his name couldnt be more fitting for a power forward. Seattle continued to be a Western Conference powerhouse during the next two seasons, winning 57 games in 199697 and 61 games in 199798 for their second and third straight Pacific Division titles. Perhaps if they stuck with. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1979-80 Topps Gus Williams Seattle SuperSonics #27 at the best online prices at eBay! [46], In June 2012, it was revealed Hansen's investment partners included Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, and brothers Erik and Peter Nordstrom of fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. Peter Nordstrom had been a minority owner of SuperSonics under Howard Schultz's ownership. 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. The Top Ranked Seattle Supersonics Players of the 1980s In October 1983, original team owner Sam Schulman sold SuperSonics to Barry Ackerley. I always played with the Sonics and my friend Paul always used the Hornets hulking duo of Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning. Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis was our guest April 11th. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Perhaps the strongest roster the SuperSonics ever had was the 199596 team, which had a franchise best 6418 record. 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]. [59] When the Board of Governors finally convened in Dallas on May 15, 2013, they heard final presentations from both the Seattle and Sacramento groups. Complete Seattle Supersonics NBA Draft History, Complete Seattle Supersonics Draft History. Tiffani McCoy was our January guest to talk Initiative 135. [26] The last game they played was against Durant's future team, the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena three days later. 2001-2002 Roster Through November 17. Jan 23 @ WSB, SEA (21-29) lost to WSB, 91-103, 51. 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. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. After the 200708 season ended, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, where they now play as Oklahoma City Thunder. Nov 30 @ KCK, SEA (16-7) beat KCK, 107-102, 24. It was their final season in Seattle because Bennett got the right to move the team after settling all legal issues with the city. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Seattle SuperSonics | Basketball Wiki | Fandom Jan 2, SEA (27-12) lost to WSB, 134-139, 41. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. In their last season in Seattle, they went out in depressing fashion winning just 20 measly games. Mar 13 @ DET, SEA (33-41) beat DET, 102-100, 75. Mar 5 @ PHO, SEA (49-21) lost to PHO, 111-127, 71. The cost of delaying an expansion team in Seattle for another year may be offset by getting local commitments to build some new gyms. Faa compras na maior seleo de produtos do . Mar 15 @ MIL, SEA (33-42) lost to MIL, 108-132, 76. . He was a terrific player for Seattle, and they had great players too in Jack Sikma, Freddie Brown and Dennis Johnson . The alternative uniform was gold with green-and-white trim with "SONICS" arched across the chest. 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Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Eligibility restrictions apply. 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. Paul was legitimately terrified of the work Computer Schrempf would do on defense while I had control of Kemp. Timing seems correct. An accomplished architect, Hutchins has long advocated for more housing options. Free shipping for many products! Hes either a Buck or a Celtic or Jesus Shuttlesworth in a threesome. Mar 17 @ DEN, SEA (33-43) lost to DEN, 112-124, 77. [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. Thats left old stand-bys like Buckleys getting really crowded, and excellent newcomers like Uptown Hophouse closing at 11pm. Dec 8 @ GSW, SEA (19-8) beat GSW, 125-100, 28. The 1979-80 Seattle Supersonics lost in the conference finals. 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. [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. Shop thrift_snipers's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Oct 15 @ HOU, SEA (1-3) lost to HOU, 100-103, 5. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. SDOT Director Greg Spotts was our guest on February 15. [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. Dale Ellis & Ricky Pierce Two memorable three-point assassins. Defensively, Gus Williams added 200 steals. 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. Jan 13, SEA (33-13) beat GSW, 109-101, 47. Climate Pledge Arena is a fantastic facility for for the sport. Baseball Stats - AL - NL - AAGPBL - Minor League Baseball - Search Feb 23 @ UTA, SEA (46-18) beat UTA, 105-95, 65. Unfortunately, during the 2010s, Seattle mens basketball did not help itself. Opp PTS/G: The vote was seen as a significant delay to the MOU between Hansen, the city and King County that expired in November 2017. Lacrosse Stats - MLL - NLL - Lacrosse Search All rights reserved. Jan 31, SEA (38-16) beat MIL, 105-101, 55. The #Homes4WA push to end exclusionary zoning statewide will resume this session. Net Rtg: -1.6 (17th of 23), Arena: Dec 1 @ UTA, SEA (16-8) lost to UTA, 95-97, 27. The Memphis Grizzlies or New Orleans Pelicans would like the same chance. 2.25" diameter. 3rd in Western Conference. It was an abdication of civic responsibility that Schultz has spent multiple self-serving memoirs justifying. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. When that ephemeralness was questioned, female city council members were assaulted with violent death threats. Odds and lines subject to change. Jan 20 @ NYK, SEA (21-27) lost to NYK, 97-98, 49. [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. We also use cookies to ensure we show you advertising that is relevant to you. Feb 27, SEA (46-20) lost to PHI, 98-101, 67. 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. . Oct 22, SEA (3-4) lost to DAL, 102-107, 8. 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. Jan 10, SEA (20-23) beat DEN, 119-116, 44. [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. Football Stats - NFL - CFL - AFL - Arena Football - Indoor Football - Search If you continue, we'll assume that you accept our privacy policy. It was the last time the backcourt of Williams and Johnson played together SuperSonics; Johnson was traded to Phoenix Suns before the start of the 198081 season and Williams missed the year due to a contract dispute.