Who is the next team to win their first championship?

[Riddler]

???

[mavsfan1000]

Thunder

[The Gemini Method]

Zombie Sonics or i'm going out on a limb here--Clippers rofl...j/k

[jag]

Suns

[djohn2oo8]

Suns
:lol at your sig

[JayTheClown]

Magic

[Ashy Larry]

http://www.opposingviews.com/attachments/0005/7358/SI_20The_20Chosen_20One.jpg?1276178663



notice wear the headband is before the balding began ............

[mavsfan1000]

Magic
:lol

[Frenzy]

Memphis comes close but I'm gonna bet okc.

[DMC]

Not a Texas team, that's for sure.

[The Gemini Method]

lol quick! edit yer post!

[MannyIsGod]

Sonics won a championship already didn't they?

[DMC]

Sonics won a championship already didn't they?
The Thunder have not. They are a new team.

[baseline bum]

sonics won a championship already didn't they?

1979.

[baseline bum]

The Thunder have not. They are a new team.

If the Lakers are going to claim their Minnesota honkey titles, I see no reason the Zombie Sonics can't claim theirs'.

[MannyIsGod]

Did the Sonics leave team history behind?

[baseline bum]

Did the Sonics leave team history behind?

How could you possibly do that?

[The Gemini Method]

Seattle kept the history in part of the deal they made with the owning group that brought the team to OKC.

It's been done before. See: Cleveland Browns.

[TDomination]

I'll choose New Jersey Nets to be the next team.

TEAMS THAT HAVE NOT WON

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have not won an NBA Championship in 42 years of playing in the NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers made it to the finals with LeBron James(notes) in 2007 but lost. With LeBron gone it might be a while before they get a championship.

LA Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers have not won an NBA Championship in 40 years of playing in the NBA.

Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have thirty-six years of NBA play with no championship.

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have played in the NBA since 1976 without a championship.

Indiana Pacers

Like the Nuggets the Indiana Pacers have 35 years of NBA play with no championship.

New Jersey Nets

The Nets joined the NBA from the ABA in 1976. They won two ABA Championships as the New York Nets with Doctor J Julius Erving but have yet to win an NBA Championship.

New Orleans Hornets

The Saints won the Super Bowl in 2010 but the New Orleans Hornets have yet to bring home an NBA Championship.

Minnesota Timberwolves

No championship in 21 years of NBA play for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Orlando Magic

Shaq has won four NBA Championships and played for the Orlando Magic for five years but he never won a championship playing for Orlando as the team has yet to win one in 21 seasons.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies joined the NBA in 1995 and have no championships.

Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors also joined the NBA in 1995 and have not yet won a championship.

Charlotte Bobcats

The Charlotte Bobcats joined the NBA in 2004 and have yet to win a championship.

[TDomination]

The Thunder have not. They are a new team.

Same franchise, just new name. So their franchise has won a championship.

Just like New Orleans Hornets who are same franchise as Charlotte Hornets.

Also, Charlotte Bobcats became a brand new team and have no affiliation with the hornets.

[mavsfan1000]

lol mavsfan1000 deleting his post :lmao

really bro, chicago? winning their FIRST championship? :lmao :lmao :lmao
First championship since starting over I mean. :D

[JamStone]

Same franchise, just new name. So their franchise has won a championship.

Just like New Orleans Hornets who are same franchise as Charlotte Hornets.

Also, Charlotte Bobcats became a brand new team and have no affiliation with the hornets.

Gemini just explained why that's not the case.

The City of Seattle made sure it was part of the deal to buy the Sonics that Seattle gets to keep the Supersonics name and history. That way, if the NBA ever puts another team back in Seattle, it will get to have that name and history. The Thunder do not own the history of the Sonics.

[crc21209]

Not the Cavs that's for damn sure....:lol

[mavsfan1000]

Not the Cavs that's for damn sure....:lol
Mavaliers just won though. Dan Gilbert just got a ring. :lol

[Findog]

Thunder

They already have one.

[mavsfan1000]

Gemini just explained why that's not the case.

The City of Seattle made sure it was part of the deal to buy the Sonics that Seattle gets to keep the Supersonics name and history. That way, if the NBA ever puts another team back in Seattle, it will get to have that name and history. The Thunder do not own the history of the Sonics.

[Findog]

Gemini just explained why that's not the case.

The City of Seattle made sure it was part of the deal to buy the Sonics that Seattle gets to keep the Supersonics name and history. That way, if the NBA ever puts another team back in Seattle, it will get to have that name and history. The Thunder do not own the history of the Sonics.

They share the history with the city of Seattle. They agreed to leave the name and colors behind.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_SuperSonics#cite_note-move-13


It was agreed that the SuperSonics' name would not be used by Oklahoma City and that team's history could be shared between Oklahoma City and any future NBA team in Seattle.

[Findog]

Did the Hawks win when they were in St. Louis?

update -

thanks Wiki: 1958

[mavsfan1000]

A better question is "Who is the next team to win their first championship in 10 years"? Too many teams already won championships.

[mariners]

raptors

[LnGrrrR]

Not the fucking Canucks.

[mariners]

A better question is "Who is the next team to win their first championship in 10 years"? Too many teams already won championships.
not the bulls

[baseline bum]

A better question is "Who is the next team to win their first championship in 10 years"? Too many teams already won championships.

Spurs in 2017 tbh.

[DMC]

The Thunder do not have a championship. The Sonics do, but the Thunder are in OKC, and the Sonics were in Seattle. When they move and change the team's name, they are a different team. They would be bringing the first championship to OKC. OKC doesn't currently have an NBA championship.

[mavsfan1000]

The Thunder do not have a championship. The Sonics do, but the Thunder are in OKC, and the Sonics were in Seattle. When they move and change the team's name, they are a different team. They would be bringing the first championship to OKC. OKC doesn't currently have an NBA championship.
Agreed. OKC didn't get to celebrate a championship. Thus they don't have one.

[JayTheClown]

Cavs

[Darrin]

Seattle does not retain the history of the Sonics. It is shared with the Oklahoma City Thunder. A couple of examples: Jack Sikma's number retirement prevented Kendrick Perkins from keeping his number when he became a member of the Thunder.

Here's an article supporting this:


Sonicsgate's Jason Reid On Shared History Between Seattle Sonics, Oklahoma City Thunder

Apr 27, 2011 4:11p by Brian Floyd


Read More: Oklahoma City Thunder

When Seattle fans see the Oklahoma City Thunder claim history that belongs with the Sonics, it immediately touches a nerve. Such was the case last week ahead of the NBA playoff matchup between the Thunder and Denver Nuggets. On the NBA pregame show, a graphic flashed with the Thunder’s historical playoff record at home against the Nuggets.

The record was 7-2 and encompassed the Sonics’ statistics. But instead of letting it pass, Charles Barkley stood up for Seattle and slammed the shared history, endearing him to Northwest sports fans immediately. The issue keeps coming up — Kendrick Perkins was unable to use the jersey number because it was retired in Seattle in honor of Jack Sikma, as well.

So why the shared history, then? Seattle fans have no place to house it, but would like to keep the Sonics alive and keep the memories of the past living on. And, according to Sonicsgate’s Jason Reid, Oklahoma City fans feel the same way.

“The other thing we’ve heard from OKC fans — they don’t want our history. They don’t care about the ]1979 NBA Championship] trophy or the history,” he said before explaining why the Thunder share their history. “Clay Bennett signed a deal sharing the history. Really what they should do is say Oklahoma City started when they moved and they should leave the records and history alone.”

It’s a debate that rages on, but if Seattle fans want the history back and Oklahoma City fans don’t want the Sonics’ history and tradition, why can’t there be an easy solution? The Thunder should blaze their own trail, and are doing a fine job of it right now. Yet because of the deal made when the Sonics left Seattle, the Thunder will continue to share the records, statistics and many of the traditions that made the Sonics who they were.

For more of the interview, check out the rest of our Sonicsgate interview StoryStream. Be sure to head over to the Sonicsgate website to watch the documentary for free

http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-nba/2011/4/27/2137763/sonicsgate-jason-reid-seattle-sonics-oklahoma-city-thunder-history

[Darrin]

The Thunder do not have a championship. The Sonics do, but the Thunder are in OKC, and the Sonics were in Seattle. When they move and change the team's name, they are a different team. They would be bringing the first championship to OKC. OKC doesn't currently have an NBA championship.

The Sacramento Kings retain the history of the 1951 title (Rochester Royals). Seattle's history is taken into account in Oklahoma City. It did not stay in the city.

[Findog]

The Thunder do not have a championship. The Sonics do, but the Thunder are in OKC, and the Sonics were in Seattle. When they move and change the team's name, they are a different team. They would be bringing the first championship to OKC. OKC doesn't currently have an NBA championship.

Under the settlement agreement, they only had to leave the name and colors behind. They are allowed to share the history with the city of Seattle and any future franchise that plays there under the Sonics name.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City_Thunder

Championships: 1

Conference Titles: 3

[mavsfan1000]

Under the settlement agreement, they only had to leave the name and colors behind. They are allowed to share the history with the city of Seattle and any future franchise that plays there under the Sonics name.
The history should only be with Seattle. It should be like the Thunder just created a team. Seattle should retain it's history and not have to share it. That's gay.

[Findog]

The history should only be with Seattle. It should be like the Thunder just created a team. Seattle should retain it's history and not have to share it. That's gay.

Tell it to the lawyers that crafted the settlement. I agree the Thunder should be regarded as an expansion franchise.

[frodo]

thunder will win their 1st champ within 3 years niggas, just add a quality big like TC and they turn elite immediately. thunder have no legit big this year (nor the years before) but dem niggas still managed da WCF this year, while the mavs w/o a quality big were only a 2nd-rd quitter at their finest

[TampaDude]

Thunder

^ this

[Proxy]

Bobcats

[anonoftheinternets]

First championship since starting over I mean. :D

if thats what u meant, why edit ur post? :lol

[Ghazi]

Heat

[LnGrrrR]

thunder will win their 1st champ within 3 years niggas, just add a quality big like TC and they turn elite immediately. thunder have no legit big this year (nor the years before) but dem niggas still managed da WCF this year, while the mavs w/o a quality big were only a 2nd-rd quitter at their finest

Perkins is definitely not 100%. If he recovers more next year, that will help them a great deal, and Serge Ibaka isn't bad either. Not saying they couldn't use a big, but it's not like they're all small-ball.

[TampaDude]

Not the fucking Canucks.

FUCK YEAH!!! Boston in 7, bitches!!! Do it for Horton!!! :toast

[DMC]

Seattle does not retain the history of the Sonics. It is shared with the Oklahoma City Thunder. A couple of examples: Jack Sikma's number retirement prevented Kendrick Perkins from keeping his number when he became a member of the Thunder.

Here's an article supporting this:



http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-nba/2011/4/27/2137763/sonicsgate-jason-reid-seattle-sonics-oklahoma-city-thunder-history

Tell that to the fans in OKC.

[Spursfan092120]

First championship since starting over I mean. :D

This guy says hi....

http://worldfamousdesignjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/michael_jordan_trophy_rings.jpg

:lol

[JoeTait75]

They already have one.

That's like saying the Browns won the Super Bowl in 2000.

[LnGrrrR]

FUCK YEAH!!! Boston in 7, bitches!!! Do it for Horton!!! :toast

FUCK THOSE CANUCKS!

Bring it home Boston!

[mariners]

Clippers tbh

[Findog]

That's like saying the Browns won the Super Bowl in 2000.

No, it's not. Modell had to leave everything behind, including the team history. As has been pointed out in this thread already, Oklahoma City retains access to the Sonics history.

In practical terms, it's a completely different franchise: different name, different colors, different city. So if fans want to regard it as such, so be it. But from a legal perspective, the agreement between Modell and Cleveland is slightly different from the agreement between Bennett and Seattle.

[davethedope]

seriously, get over it. The Thunder are the Sonics for fucksake, stop arguing it.

[Jacob1983]

Grizzlies or Hornets. All the teams in the Southwest division need to get championships.

[Axe Murderer]

its pretty much impossible to tell since i dont see any winning one anytime soon but I would say the Nets since they have a rich owner who will spend

not counting the Thunder of course

[dunkman]

Orlando if they keep Howard or perhaps the Grizzlies.

[Darthkiller]

cavs

[dirk4mvp]

Grizzlies with a healthy Rudy :lobt2:

[joshdaboss]

Obvious OKC is obvious.