Who is the next team to win their first championship?

[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...e_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 ing 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.

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http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-...hunder-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 le (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 les: 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 s, 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 s 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.

if thats what u meant, why edit ur post?

[Ghazi]

Heat

[LnGrrrR]

thunder will win their 1st champ within 3 years s, 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 s 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 ing Canucks.

YEAH!!! Boston in 7, es!!! Do it for Horton!!!

[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-...hunder-history

Tell that to the fans in OKC.

[Spursfan092120]

First championship since starting over I mean.

This guy says hi....