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Dec 12 @ IND, SEA (21-9) beat IND, 112-107, 33. 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. The Seattle Supersonics were formed in 1967. Complete Seattle Supersonics Draft History. 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). 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. [25] Seattle SuperSonics played their last home game on April 13, 2008, winning 9995 against Dallas Mavericks. Best known for teabagging Mark Jackson. The NBA would like more television markets represented as it goes into a new media agreement in 2024-2025. Net Rtg: -1.6 (17th of 23), Arena: The 197980 season saw SuperSonics finish second in the Pacific Division to Los Angeles Lakers with a strong 5626 record. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Do you have a sports website? A new basketball ready arena is being built in Vegas by the Oak View Group, the folks who renovated Seattles arena. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Terms of use. 5 and 36 picks in the 2020 NBA draft/second choice in expansion draft or Nos. The deal included provisions for contributions of $100 million each from Kohl and the new ownership group towards the construction of a new downtown arena. 1980-81 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 34-48, Finished 6th in NBA Pacific Division Coach: Lenny Wilkens (34-48) Executive: Zollie Volchok PTS/G: 104.0 (20th of 23) Opp PTS/G: 105.7 (5th of 23) SRS: -1.84 (17th of 23) Pace: 100.3 (19th of 23) 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. Eligibility restrictions apply. Scored 108.5 PPG (12th) Allowed 103.8 PPG (3rd) Team & Player Stats Roster Schedule & Results Splits. Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. Sonics Forever. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Nov 18 @ POR, SEA (12-7) lost to POR, 95-100, 23. He was replaced by former Sonic Paul Westphal for the 199899 season. I will never tire of this footage: Xavier McDaniel I was terrified of this dude but he proved to become one of my all-time favorites. Four All-Star Games in 4 seasons; season marks of 29.2 points, 13.4 rebounds are Sonics records. Feb 14 @ CHI, SEA (26-33) lost to CHI, 117-134, 60. [39] McGinn offered to Hansen to obtain ownership of KeyArena for little to no money. Feb 12 @ POR, SEA (26-32) beat POR, 112-109, 59. Feb 26 @ LAL, SEA (46-19) lost to LAL, 108-131, 66. Like gleaning divine words of prophets from on high, these orange ball prognosticators parse signs from each cloud and beer spill, hoping they portend imminent return of Supersonics basketball. Mar 15 @ MIL, SEA (33-42) lost to MIL, 108-132, 76. [45] The King County Council reviewed the amended MOU and voted unanimously in favor of approval on October 15, 2012. Lower Queen Anne has struggled finding its footing between a quiet office area and a burgeoning residential one. Combined. Feb 10, SEA (25-32) beat BOS, 108-107, 58. Dec 22, SEA (17-18) lost to PHO, 98-109, 36. If you continue, we'll assume that you accept our privacy policy. Mar 19, SEA (51-24) lost to MIL, 106-108, 76. Detlef Schrempf An merciless assassin on defense in NBA Jam. People dont forget that kind of rejection. a hard to find celluloid pinback button. Seattle Councilmember Tammy Morales was our guest on March 14. Or write about sports? Jan 2, SEA (17-22) lost to PHI, 117-120, 42. Seattle racked up 8,897 points and yielded 8,515. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. But is Seattle ready? 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 Russell left SuperSonics after the 197677 season, and the team started the season at 517 under new coach Bob Hopkins. John Brisker. Feb 10 @ NJN, SEA (42-16) beat NJN, 122-107, 61. [41], On May 16, 2012, after coming to agreement, McGinn, Constantine, and Hansen presented the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the public. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Sam Perkins A player who constantly looked as though he slept peacefully inside a giant bong was destined to play hoops in Seattle. Dec 9, SEA (19-9) lost to CHI, 112-121, 29. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. [66] The NBA stated the Hawks were to remain in Atlanta as a condition of their sale; additionally, Atlanta Spirit were unlikely to sell Hawks to a prospective owner that would relocate the team, in contrast with the group's sale of the now-defunct NHL team Atlanta Thrashers in 2011. Jan 25 @ SAS, SEA (37-14) lost to SAS, 116-125, 52. Seattle hosted the 1987 NBA All-Star game and had not one but two players participate: Tom Chambers and Terrence Stansbury. Feb 27, SEA (46-20) lost to PHI, 98-101, 67. [36] The NBA said Schultz's lawsuit was void because Schultz signed a release forbidding himself to sue Bennett's group but also said the proposal would have violated league ownership rules. Fast shipping and buyer protection. 2001-2002 Roster Through November 17. Dale Ellis & Ricky Pierce Two memorable three-point assassins. 1979-80: NBA: Seattle SuperSonics* 56: 26.683: 2nd of 6: 4.24: 101.8-1. . Center Marvin Webster went to New York but SuperSonics' roster stayed largely intact during the off-season, and they won their first division title in 1979. And drivers still fail to understand what it means to be a transit lane. Farivar serves as policy director at Disability Rights Washington, a frequent ally of ours. 108.5 (12th of 22) I would say so. Mar 1 @ ATL, SEA (29-39) lost to ATL, 102-108, 71. Dec 26, SEA (25-11) beat SDC, 124-104, 38. Nov 4 @ MIL, SEA (7-5) beat MIL, 114-101, 13. Shawn Kemp Famous for making roughly $3,000 a season during a time in which the team opted to pay Jim McIlvaine roughly $235 million. Seattle SuperSonics - 1979-80 season Roster and regular season and playoffs stats Seattle SuperSonics: Players stats for the 1979-80 regular season P.- Position GP.- Games played GS.- Games started MIN.- Minutes played PTS.- Points scored RB.- Total rebounds BL.- Blocks AS.- Assists FG.- Field goals 3P.- 3-pointers FT.- Free throws ST.- Steals TO.- [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. SuperSonics finished with a 4735 record and qualified for the second round of the 1989 playoffs. Theres no bigger sports-related drop kick to the nuts than what theyve experienced and the way it all ended, but through the course of their existence the Sonics did have some pretty cool players, which brings me to this unofficial list of legends who once wore the Seattle green and yellow. The judge rejected the request and Seattle sued Bennett's group to enforce the lease that required the team to play at KeyArena until 2010. Hes either a Buck or a Celtic or Jesus Shuttlesworth in a threesome. Dec 26, SEA (17-19) lost to POR, 90-96, 37. The 1979-80 Seattle Supersonics lost in the conference finals. Def Rtg: 101.2 (3rd of 22) Season. minor surface oxidation on back side. Mar 27, SEA (33-48) lost to LAL, 90-97, Ranks are per game (except for MP, which are total) and sorted descending (except for TOV and PF); opponents ranked are flipped; year/year calculations are also per game, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. [71], While talks about building a new arena were underway, so were talks with another group of investorsincluding Tim Leiweke, co-founder of the Oak View Groupwho wanted to renovate KeyArena, SuperSonics' former home venue. Oct 22, SEA (3-4) lost to DAL, 102-107, 8. [26] The last game they played was against Durant's future team, the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena three days later. As a result of that famous dunk, he was awarded the ability to basically leap from the 3-point line and slam it home in the Sega game, Lakers vs. Celtics. The winner's choice is: Nos. [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. Jan 31, SEA (38-16) beat MIL, 105-101, 55. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Dec 8 @ GSW, SEA (19-8) beat GSW, 125-100, 28. Gus Williams scored a team-high 1,816 points for the Supersonics, and Dennis Johnson contributed 17 or more per game also. Jan 13 @ PHO, SEA (20-25) lost to PHO, 99-104, 46. I understand that people are going to say that seems to be a likely scenario, but that's just speculation. Mar 30, SEA (56-26) beat POR, 135-104, Ranks are per game (except for MP, which are total) and sorted descending (except for TOV and PF); opponents ranked are flipped; year/year calculations are also per game, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. The season after his departure, the team regressed with a 3547 record. [citation needed], The final SuperSonics uniforms were worn from the 200102 season through to the 200708 season. Bob Boozer. Pace: 100.3 (19th of 23), Off Rtg: 103.2 (19th of 23) Seattle SuperSonics. 1979-80 Topps 27 Gus Williams. Nov 1 @ DEN, SEA (5-8) lost to DEN, 118-123, 15. 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) May Indianapolis live up to its entire reputation as Indianapolis, which is the worst curse of all.]. 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! The next season, SuperSonics traded Haywood to New York Knicks, forcing the remaining players to pick up the offensive slack. Feb 20 @ KCK, SEA (45-18) lost to KCK, 105-107, 64. Hansen and his fellow investors felt having a future arena should be considered as a back-up plan for the future of SuperSonics, they would support the renovation by Oak View Group if the plan to acquire an NBA team was successful. They played in the Western, Pacific and Northwest divisions of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On February 26, 2013, the Sacramento City Council voted to enter into negotiations with an unnamed group of investors revealed two days later to be headed by grocery magnate and developer Ron Burkle and Mark Mastrov, founder of 24 Hour Fitness. The rumors were such that Think Big Sacramento, a community action group created by Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson to develop solutions for Kings, wrote to Hansen asking him not to pursue the city's team. We talked Comp Plan, design review reform, the prospect of a Seattle Sixplex, and more. Oct 12 @ POR, SEA (0-2) lost to POR, 96-107, 3. The Sacramento Kings got themselves a new arena while literally packing for the move north. 105.7 (5th of 23), SRS: -1.84 (17th of 23) WT. Oct 21 @ LAL, SEA (2-3) lost to LAL, 97-106, 8. Can anyone really blame the Manchild for eventually becoming unhinged? That season, SuperSonics set an NBA record with a regular-season average attendance of 21,725 fans per game, a record that has since broken. In the 199394 season, the SuperSonics had the best record in the NBA at 6319, but suffered a first round loss to the Denver Nuggets, becoming the first number one seed to lose a playoff series to an eighth seed. But I viscerally understand the feeling. The SuperSonics started building their roster in the 1967 NBA Draft and the 1967 NBA Expansion Draft. Muscal Mediacom, S.L. Mar 24 @ SDC, SEA (33-46) lost to SDC, 106-111, 80. Eddie Johnson Another fun scorer to watch. Jan 28, SEA (21-31) lost to MIL, 110-119, 54. NO. There will also be expansion drafts that dont create two moribund teams and negotiations with the players association that avoid diluting the talent pool. Thats left old stand-bys like Buckleys getting really crowded, and excellent newcomers like Uptown Hophouse closing at 11pm. [37], In 2009, a group of Seattle filmmakers known as Seattle SuperSonics Historical Preservation Society produced a critically acclaimed documentary film titled Sonicsgate Requiem For A Team, which describes the rise and demise of the Seattle SuperSonics franchise. Find out more. Unfortunately, during the 2010s, Seattle mens basketball did not help itself. Mar 26 @ PHO, SEA (54-26) lost to PHO, 99-109, 82. Mar 5 @ PHO, SEA (49-21) lost to PHO, 111-127, 71. .find_in_page{background-color:#ffff00 !important;padding:0px;margin:0px;overflow:visible !important;}.findysel{background-color:#ff9632 !important;padding:0px;margin:0px;overflow:visible !important;}. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Basketball Stats - NBA - ABA - WNBA/Women's - G-League/D-League - Minor League Basketball - Search He is an attorney and urbanist by training, with soup-to-nuts planning experience from code enforcement to university development to writing zoning ordinances. Mar 11 @ CLE, SEA (32-41) beat CLE, 101-95, 74. Jan 6 @ SDC, SEA (29-13) lost to SDC, 103-105, 45. Feb 26 @ SAS, SEA (29-37) lost to SAS, 113-123, 67. Mens professional basketball abandoned Seattle in 2008. Watch the video. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Ballots are due February 14. At every sideways breath of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Seattle fans expect news of mens professional basketball returning to the nations upper left. In 1969, he took over as full time player-coach, until his departure in 1972. Darya Farivar, The Urbanist Elections Committees endorsed candidate in LD46, was our October Urbanist Meetup guest. [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. Or write about sports? Other Sports Stats - World TeamTennis Stats - World TeamTennis Search The most recent alignment of planets includes television contracts and preseason games and Las Vegas construction schedules that appear to point at the Sonics emerging anew sometime in late September or early October. Lakers' sustained success meant regular-season games often affected NBA Playoffs seedings, with the teams matching head-to-head for numerous playoff battles. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. approx. [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. KD scored 42 points.[27]. Gary Payton. 3rd in Western Conference. 2. After the 200708 season ended, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, where they now play as Oklahoma City Thunder. 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. The Ten Greatest Players in Supersonics History - #1 Show your love for The Glove, the greatest Supersonic of them all. Opp PTS/G: Sedale Threatt Played for a ton of teams but I always remember Sedale as a member of the Sonics. The BOG voted 228 against moving the Kings from Sacramento to Seattle. 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. The record is strong enough to host preseason NBA games between those southern teams, the Portland Trailblazers and Los Angeles Clippers on October 3. Watch the video. [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. Feb 17, SEA (45-16) beat BOS, 109-108, 62. Lenny Wilkens coached the team. During the 2005 off-season, head coach McMillan left SuperSonics to accept a high-paying position to coach Portland Trail Blazers. Dec 30 @ SAS, SEA (17-21) lost to SAS, 100-102, 39. [12] Schulman served as the active partner and head of team operations, and named the team SuperSonics as a nod to the citys ties to the aviation industry, with Boeing's having recently been awarded a contract for an SST project. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Jan 9 @ LAL, SEA (19-23) lost to LAL, 87-92, 43. Bill Russell was hired as the head coach in 1974, and he led the SuperSonics to the playoffs for the first time. 103.8 (3rd of 22), SRS: 4.24 (3rd of 22) 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. [13], 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. The home jerseys were white with green-and-gold trim, displaying "SONICS" across the chest. Jan 18 @ PHI, SEA (21-26) lost to PHI, 92-113, 48. And the unis were magnificent. [67] The Hawks were sold to a group led by Tony Ressler on June 24, 2015. The road jerseys were green and had yellow lettering; the home uniforms were white with green lettering. How that roster finished with a record of 41-41 will forever be a mystery. . Odds and lines subject to change. In their last season in Seattle, they went out in depressing fashion winning just 20 measly games. [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. Feb 7 @ DET, SEA (40-16) beat DET, 119-102, 57. "We're very intentional about it. Mar 21, SEA (52-24) beat SDC, 107-104, 77. (Series Stats)Lost NBA Western Conference Finals (1-4) versus Los Angeles Lakers 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Lenny Wilkens was brought back to replace Hopkins, and the team's performance immediately improved. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Oct 14 @ SDC, SEA (0-1) lost to SDC, 93-98, 2. In 1995, SuperSonics changed their uniforms, adding red and orange, and removing yellow, to their new jerseys that would last six seasons. Jan 25 @ BOS, SEA (21-30) lost to BOS, 106-115, 52. In the 198889 season, Chambers had signed with Phoenix, Ellis improved his scoring average to 27.5 points per game and finished second in the league in three-point percentage. After appearing in the two previous NBA Finals and winning the last one, this was the year that the Seattle Supersonics were knocked off of their Pacific Division and Western Conference pedestals. Gary Payton The Glove. His averages for that season were 20.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 80 games for the Seattle Supersonics. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Feb 24 @ DAL, SEA (29-36) beat DAL, 102-84, 66. The team returned to the rebuilt Coliseum, now the KeyArena, for the 199596 season. 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Mar 12 @ MIL, SEA (50-23) lost to MIL, 103-112, 74. [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. The expansion team debuted in San Francisco with a 144-116 loss in their first game against Golden State Warriors. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. . Just like Starbucks drops any pretense of social responsibility once a store tries to unionize, then-Sonics-owner Howard Schultz ran screaming from community and team history once faced with a buyout offer from the lucrative corporate backwater of Oklahoma City. ", "KeyArena renovation wins approval from Seattle City Council", "Sonics Arena Team on the Seattle City Council's approval of the Oak View Group MOU", "Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen issues statement on possibility of Seattle getting NBA team", "RealClearSports Top 10 Defunct Rivalries 9. [1] The SuperSonics entered the season as the defending NBA champions, having defeated the Washington Bullets in five games in the 1979 NBA Finals, winning their first and only NBA championship. [35] Seattle used these incidents to argue the owners failed to negotiate in good faith, prompting Schultz to file a lawsuit seeking to rescind the sale of the team and transfer the ownership to a court-appointed receiver. [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. Most importantly, Pickleball is a national trend that has its roots in nearby Bainbridge Island. Nate McMillen For someone I remember as being a key cog in those great Sonic teams his numbers dont reflect it, though as we know, the eye test is just as important as a page of statistical information. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Def Rtg: 104.8 (10th of 23) SEATTLE - The Seattle Storm today announced that single-game tickets for the 2023 regular season presented by Symetra are on sale now on StormBasketba Seattle Storm and WaFd Bank Partner to Support Title I SchoolsPosted on Tuesday April 18, 2023. For Xavier, bright moments were found both on the court and on the big screen. Dec 21, SEA (24-10) beat NYK, 121-102, 35. Baseball Stats - AL - NL - AAGPBL - Minor League Baseball - Search An accomplished architect, Hutchins has long advocated for more housing options. BORN: EXP. Mayor Bruce Harrell was first appointed to Seattle's City Council in Jan. 2008, months before the SuperSonics' departure. SuperSonics had received a franchise player with second-overall pick in the NBA draft with Durant. Mar 17 @ DEN, SEA (33-43) lost to DEN, 112-124, 77. On July 20, SuperSonics used the trade exception and a second-round draft pick to acquire Kurt Thomas and two first-round draft picks from Phoenix Suns. And the unis were magnificent. As a result, SuperSonics fell to last place in the Pacific Division with a 3448 mark, the only time they finished in last place. 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. [63] During sale discussions, it was revealed Hansen and Ballmer had expressed interest in purchasing the team for more than $600 million but had not made a formal offer because of Kohl's insistence the team stay in Milwaukee. 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. 1988-89 Fleer All-Star Team Charles Barkley #129 Philadelphia 76ers (#195705205877) h***e (2886) - Feedback left by buyer h***e . [4] The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale on October 24, 2006, and finalized it seven days later, at which point the new ownership group took control. Sikma made six consecutive All-Star teams and was one of the more offensively efficient forward/centers of his era. Mar 22, SEA (52-25) lost to LAL, 92-97, 80.
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