Hail-To-The-Thief wrote:
> Sydney Diego wrote:
>
>> On Jul 8, 8:19 am, Hail-To-The-Thief <ac626...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone think people outside of Seattle will treat that city with
>>> the same contempt LA got when it lost the Rams (and Raiders)?
>>>
>>
>>
>> No.
>>
>> Seattle lost 1 franchise from the 3rd most popular major league sport
>>
>> LA lost TWO franchises of America's favorite sport. Pretty pathetic.
>>
>
>
> From what I've heard, officials in WA rejected a plan in March to
> allow a local investment group to put some cash into renovating Key
> Arena. Although the tame name and colors will stay in Seattle, there
> is no guarantee that the city will get another team. (does that part
> sound familiar!?)
>
> As hurtful as it is for the folks in Seattle, it's a business, and the
> franchise isn't obligated to stay in the area. Just like the Rams and
> the OAKLAND Raiders were not obligated to stay here..no matter how
> crazy it was for the Rams to leave, Man...Starbucks is closing 600
> locations, now this.
>
> In case anyone is interested her is the link of a statement from the
> Mayor of Seattle:
>
> http://www.seattle.gov/news/detail.asp?ID=8613&dept=40
The former Sonics owner had a clause in his sales contract stipulating the
new owners would make a serious effort to stay in Seattle. They didn't.
Luckily for the new owners, the league (Stern) doesn't give a shit about
fans or cities, only gross revenue. Fuck the NBA, fuck Stern (with an
ungreased pole, sideways), & forgive anyone who still thinks this is about
sports.
Go Bolts !