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Post-Sonics Watch
Keeping an eye on the NBA and Seattle's efforts to get back into the game
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007
Sonics chairman Clay Bennett speaks
Posted by Eric Williams @ 02:14:01 pm

Seattle Sonics chairman Clay Bennett just released this statement, which I am assuming is in repsonse to Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels stating that if the Sonics were willing to invest $100 million dollars in a new arena or KeyArena, the city could come up with pubic resources to match it.

“We have been clear since July 18, 2006, the day the sale of the Sonics and Storm was announced, that KeyArena is not an option as a future home for the teams. We stated at that time that we would work diligently towards the development of a successor venue.”

“In issuing our call to action last month, we were hopeful the Mayor would use his regional leadership platform to rally support for a solution. Instead he focused on old unworkable concepts that are not acceptable.”

“It is clear that if all we have to discuss is the renovation of KeyArena, then a meeting with the Mayor will not be productive or necessary.”

“We can only hope that business, civic and elected leadership can step up quickly and offer real solutions to help build a new building. We stand ready to engage in those discussions.”

I'll have more later.

Categories: NBA • 5 comments

COMMENTS:

knutson_11 @ 15:47 - Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 Email
Shocking, another statement from Bennett saying Key Arena is horrible, and unusable, it is obvious he doesnt want to be here, he is basically trying everything to not help find any sort of solution to staying in Seattle, so he can put in for the relocate October 31st! How frustrating from a fans prospective, I really dont think this can be pinned on the city of Seattle, or our legislature, this is purely Bennett not cooperating.
Opal @ 15:50 - Thursday, August 2nd, 2007
I think the writing is on the wall, and has been redone with a fresh coat of paint. Bennett could care less about what Seattle wants, he has his pretty penny and will do with it as he pleases.
yankinta @ 18:47 - Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 Email
Let him go. I don't care.

As long as he stays until 2010. He can keep losing money until then and lose another 50+ millions when he moves to Oklahoma in 2010.

We'll get a better team after he leaves.
jegggo @ 22:08 - Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 Email
I have one question for Mayor Nichols. WHO CARES? if the sonics stay or leave really mayor Nichols not a lot of people give a rats ass. Stop wasting your time. Let Bennett take this loser team out of here Soon is not fast enough. You are making yourself look like a Jack a** at the expense of Bennett. Do yourself a favor call his bluff tell him to take a hike. Nichols you are looking more and more like an A** licker everyday.. Pull yer head out..
GodSays @ 02:39 - Friday, August 3rd, 2007
I love the Sonics, and Durant will be fun to watch, but unless the Petroleum Group is willing to sell, I say get lost, and take your creep Bennett with you - we don't need people like them in our community.

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