Continue with Recommended Cookies. And the unis were magnificent. [50] The next day, the NBA, Hansen, and the Maloofs all released statements announcing the agreement, which also included the 12% minority stake of owner Robert Hernreich, and based the sale price on a team valuation of $525 million. 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. Or better, a night mayor to help oversee the growth a real nightlife scene in the area. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Do you have a blog? He had an unblockable shot, averaged a block and steal over his nine seasons in Seattle, and averaged four assists per game twice. [65] On January 6, 2015, Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported Chris Hansen and film producer Thomas Tulla minority owner of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelerswould enter separate bids to acquire the Hawks and move them to Seattle. Jan 2, SEA (17-22) lost to PHI, 117-120, 42. Ballots are due February 14. The 200405 team won the organization's sixth-division title under the leadership of Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis, winning 52 games and defeating Sacramento Kings to advance to the 2005 Western Conference Semifinals. 1979-80 Topps Gus Williams Seattle SuperSonics #27 | eBay People dont forget that kind of rejection. The team compiled a postseason mark of 7-8. 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. How that roster finished with a record of 41-41 will forever be a mystery. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. The franchise won Western Conference titles in 1978, 1979 and 1996; and six divisional titlestheir last being in 2005five in the Pacific Division and one in the Northwest Division. Lower Queen Anne has struggled finding its footing between a quiet office area and a burgeoning residential one. The Top Ranked Seattle Supersonics Players of the 1980s [47][48][49], On January 20, 2013, several sources reported the Maloof family had agreed to sell Hansen and Ballmer's ownership group their 53% majority stake in the Kings franchise, pending approval of the NBA's Board of Governors. Nov 17 @ GSW, SEA (12-6) beat GSW, 108-103, 19. It was then owned by Barry Ackerley until 2001, when it came under ownership of Basketball Club of Seattle, headed by Starbucks chairman emeritus, former president and CEO Howard Schultz. Do you have a sports website? Best known for teabagging Mark Jackson. The SuperSonics played their home games mainly at the Seattle Center Coliseum, the Kingdome during eight seasons, and the Tacoma Dome for one season while the Coliseum was being remodeled and later renamed KeyArena. [46], In June 2012, it was revealed Hansen's investment partners included Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, and brothers Erik and Peter Nordstrom of fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. Peter Nordstrom had been a minority owner of SuperSonics under Howard Schultz's ownership. Preos baixos em Cartes colecionveis e acessrios esportivos de Mar 19, SEA (51-24) lost to MIL, 106-108, 76. [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. Seattle racked up 8,897 points and yielded 8,515. Lenny Wilkens coached the team. Charles Bradley (basketball) Frank Brickowski. Schulman was awarded American Basketball Association Rookie of the Year and MVP Spencer Haywood following a lengthy court battle. Oklahoma City Thunder | History & Notable Players | Britannica [62], On April 16, 2014, it was announced owner Herb Kohl had agreed to sell the franchise to New York hedge-fund investors Marc Lasry and Wesley Edens for a record $550 million. Sedale Threatt Played for a ton of teams but I always remember Sedale as a member of the Sonics. The women of the Seattle Storm have eclipsed anything the boys tried to do. 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. Record: The 8 Best And 7 Worst Seattle SuperSonics Since 2000 - TheSportster Tom Chambers Spent five years with the Sonics before moving onto Phoenix to bone cougars with Dan Majerle. In 1981, SuperSonics created Sonics SuperChannel, the first sports subscription cable service; subscriptions were available for $120 ($1.33 a game) but the service shut down after the 198485 season.[20][21]. We're keeping the dream alive with the most complete collection of Seattle Supersonics gear available anywhere. Nov 30 @ KCK, SEA (16-7) beat KCK, 107-102, 24. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (2-1) versus Portland Trail Blazers The championship team roster included Gus Williams and Finals MVP Dennis Johnson, second-year All-Star center Jack Sikma, forwards John Johnson and Lonnie Shelton, and key reserves Fred Brown and Paul Silas. Def Rtg: 101.2 (3rd of 22) Find out more. Jan 13 @ PHO, SEA (20-25) lost to PHO, 99-104, 46. Dec 8 @ GSW, SEA (19-8) beat GSW, 125-100, 28. In their last season in Seattle, they went out in depressing fashion winning just 20 measly games. Mar 12 @ MIL, SEA (50-23) lost to MIL, 103-112, 74. Complete Seattle Supersonics Draft History. Sports Trading Card. During the first month of the regular season, the Sonics acquired Vincent Askew from the Sacramento Kings. NBA Dunk Contest: Seattle SuperSonics Classics, Terrence Stansbury Jan 18 @ PHI, SEA (21-26) lost to PHI, 92-113, 48. When I think of the Sonics, I usually think of Sikma and then promptly wonder what I would look like with his hair. Most importantly there have been FOUR professional basketball championships. Mens professional basketball abandoned Seattle in 2008. And the unis were magnificent. Nov 26 @ PHO, SEA (10-13) lost to PHO, 103-113, 24. Dec 12 @ IND, SEA (21-9) beat IND, 112-107, 33. Westphal was dismissed after the team started the 200001 season 69, and replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Nate McMillan,[22][23] who was appointed permanent head coach in February 2001. [64], On January 2, 2015, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Atlanta Spirit, then-owners of Atlanta Hawks, would sell the team. By Steve Stearns Jun 11, 2013, 6:00am PDT Share Photo courtesy ESPN/go.com 1. 1979-80 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 56-26, Finished 2nd in NBA Pacific Division Coach: Lenny Wilkens (56-26) Executive: Zollie Volchok PTS/G: 108.5 (12th of 22) Opp PTS/G: 103.8 (3rd of 22) SRS: 4.24 (3rd of 22) Pace: 101.8 (16th of 22) Team. WT. In the playoffs, SuperSonics defeated Phoenix Suns in a seven-game conference final series to set up a rematch with Washington Bullets in the finals, in which Bullets lost to SuperSonics in five games to give SuperSonics their first-and-only NBA title. Defensively, Gus Williams added 200 steals. The Memphis Grizzlies or New Orleans Pelicans would like the same chance. Oklahoma City Thunder - Basketball-Reference.com [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. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Darya Farivar, The Urbanist Elections Committees endorsed candidate in LD46, was our October Urbanist Meetup guest. Card Number. Join our linker program. The last and most difficult piece for the NBA to fall into Seattle may be the NBA itself. The following season, SuperSonics had their first winning season at 4735. Michael Cage He also had a perm and his name couldnt be more fitting for a power forward. Seattle Sonics Basketball vintage collectible memorabilia for sale from and the fronts are black and white photo of the player. [Note: I did not live here at the time. The all-time record of this rivalry is 9894 in favor of SuperSonics. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Perhaps if they stuck with their original color scheme, fate would have been kinder. [19] Fred Brown won the NBA's first three-point shooting-percentage title, Jack Sikma played in the second of his seven career All-Star Games for SuperSonics, Gus Williams and Dennis Johnson were named to the All-NBA Second Team, and Johnson was also named to the All-NBA First Defensive Team for the second consecutive year. Unfortunately, during the 2010s, Seattle mens basketball did not help itself. Encontre ofertas imperdveis no eBay em Cartes colecionveis e acessrios esportivos de basquete Gary Payton Seattle Supersonics recordaes. [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. Player Of The Week (01/20/80) . [76][77][78], SuperSonics were rivals of Los Angeles Lakers due to the teams' longstanding pairing in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. Seattle SuperSonics. 1979-80 Microsonics SEATTLE SUPERSONICS cards. Jan 10, SEA (20-23) beat DEN, 119-116, 44. With the continued improvement of Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp, the SuperSonics posted a 5527 record in the 199293 season and took the Phoenix Suns to seven games in the Western Conference Finals. Feb 24 @ DAL, SEA (29-36) beat DAL, 102-84, 66. 2.25" diameter. As the pivot man for the NBA champion-era Sonics of the late 70s, Jack Sikma's spectacular eight-year run with the Sonics has only ever been exceeded by a handful of players. Or write about sports? All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The existing 30 owners need to settle on a franchise expansion fee that is rumored to be in the $2.5 billion range. Dale Ellis & Ricky Pierce Two memorable three-point assassins. The 197980 season saw SuperSonics finish second in the Pacific Division to Los Angeles Lakers with a strong 5626 record. [79][80], Points scored (regular season) (as of the end of the 200708 season)[81], Other Statistics (regular season) (as of the end of the 200708 season)[81], Media related to Seattle SuperSonics at Wikimedia Commons. The rivalry was fairly equal in accomplishments; both teams won one championship. 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Wilkens and Rule both represented Seattle in the 1970 NBA All-Star Game, and Wilkens led the NBA in assists during the 196970 season. 1979-80 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats - Basketball-Reference.com The franchise was based in Seattle for the first 41 years of its existence, during which, as the Seattle SuperSonics, it won three conference titles (1978, 1979, 1996) and the 1979 NBA championship. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Sonics Are Returning, but Seattle's Not Ready SuperSonics returned to the Coliseum in 1985, and temporarily moved to Tacoma Dome for the 199495 season while the Coliseum was renovated and renamed KeyArena. "City of Seattle v. 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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. [56] Mastrov took a backseat to Vivek Ranadiv, founder and CEO of TIBCO and a minority owner of the Golden State Warriors, brought in to assemble a stronger group of investors. 108.5 (12th of 22) Dec 30 @ SAS, SEA (17-21) lost to SAS, 100-102, 39. All rights reserved. Now, the town's leader is optimistic that NBA basketball will return to his city in the near future (h/t: King 5 Seattle ). May Indianapolis live up to its entire reputation as Indianapolis, which is the worst curse of all.]. Oklahoma City Thunder, Seattle SuperSonics Seasons: 56; 1967-68 to 2022-23 Record: 2413-2111, .533 W-L . 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 Mar 13 @ DET, SEA (33-41) beat DET, 102-100, 75. Scored 108.5 PPG (12th) Allowed 103.8 PPG (3rd) Team & Player Stats Roster Schedule & Results Splits. 1979-80 Topps 27 Gus Williams. He was replaced by former Sonic Paul Westphal for the 199899 season. All the boys. Do you have a blog? Year Manufactured. Feb 20, SEA (28-35) beat PHO, 112-111, 64. 34-48, Finished 6th in NBA Rule improved on his rookie statistics with 24.0 points per game and 11.5 rebounds per game. The SuperSonics began setting a new foundation with the drafting of forward Shawn Kemp in 1989 and guard Gary Payton in 1990, and the trading of Dale Ellis and Xavier McDaniel to other teams during the 199091 season. Robert Swift Legend? 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. 1979-80 Seattle SuperSonics Team & Player Stats | StatMuse Watch the video. But Crawford owes a lot to the people who came before him, too, from Christie to 2011 NBA champion Jason Terry, to SuperSonics standouts like Kemp, Payton and Detlef Schrempf. [26] The last game they played was against Durant's future team, the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena three days later. Dec 12, SEA (15-16) lost to LAL, 107-113, 32. [5][6] After failing to find public funding to construct a new arena in the Seattle area, SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City before the 200809 season, following a $45 million settlement with the city of Seattle to pay off their existing lease at the KeyArena at Seattle Center before it expired in 2010.[7]. Lazaro Borrell. In the intervening years, Seattle reinvented its urban core and recast its role in the metropolitan area. Seattle SuperSonics won the NBA championship in 1979. Roster and regular season and playoffs stats, 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.- Turnovers PF.- Personal fouls EF.- Efficiency=PT+RB+BL+AS+ST-TO-(FGA-FGC)-(FTA-FTC). If you continue, we'll assume that you accept our privacy policy. Nov 23 @ SDC, SEA (10-12) lost to SDC, 99-110, 23. For Xavier, bright moments were found both on the court and on the big screen. Nov 7 @ DEN, SEA (8-6) lost to DEN, 92-113, 15. At every sideways breath of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Seattle fans expect news of men's professional basketball returning to the nation's upper left. BORN: EXP. The 1992-93 NBA season was the 25th season for the Seattle SuperSonics in the National Basketball Association. Alas, the transit system is only now starting to catch up. SuperSonics finished with a 4735 record and qualified for the second round of the 1989 playoffs. It's presumptuous to assume they're going to move that franchise to Oklahoma City. But is Seattle ready? The Seattle SuperSonics were one of the great teams of the '90s behind stars like Shawn Kemp, Gary Payton, and Detlef Schrempf. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The winner's choice is: Nos. 3rd in Western Conference. [45] The King County Council reviewed the amended MOU and voted unanimously in favor of approval on October 15, 2012. Bob Boozer. The #StormWins, but really we all lose when people drive in the bus lane. Stats with Sonics: Nine seasons, 16.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, seven-time All-Star, NBA champion Hall of Fame status: Hall of Famer. He enjoys using PowerPoint, but only because its no longer a weekly obligation. Dec 10 @ GSW, SEA (15-15) beat GSW, 108-103, 31. The Pelicans arena lease is up in 2024 and need leverage for new or upgraded facilities. Dec 9, SEA (19-9) lost to CHI, 112-121, 29. 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. Chambers is a more well-known Sonic and won the All-Star Game MVP in. Oct 14 @ DAL, SEA (1-2) beat DAL, 85-83, 4. Mar 22, SEA (52-25) lost to LAL, 92-97, 80. We talked road safety, social housing, zoning, and more. [32], On July 2, 2008, a settlement that allowed the team to move under certain conditions, including the ownership group's payment of $45million to Seattle and the possibility of an additional $30million by 2013 if a new team had not been awarded to the city, was reached. He was a terrific player for Seattle, and they had great players too in Jack Sikma, Freddie Brown and Dennis Johnson . In that NBA-less decade-and-a-half, Seattle has found other pastimes. Jan 21 @ NJN, SEA (21-28) lost to NJN, 122-126, 50. Dec 27 @ GSW, SEA (17-20) lost to GSW, 98-104, 38. Click on column headings to sort.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'statscrew_com-banner-1','ezslot_12',158,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-statscrew_com-banner-1-0'); Sounders FC Plays to Scoreless Draw Saturday Evening at Real Salt LakePosted on Sunday April 30, 2023. All the teams Kevin Durant has been a part of - Sportsmanor Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. All rights reserved. Perhaps. Mar 25, SEA (33-47) lost to POR, 103-112, 81. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Oct 12 @ POR, SEA (0-2) lost to POR, 96-107, 3. [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. [67] The Hawks were sold to a group led by Tony Ressler on June 24, 2015. What was built for hockey also had basketball on its mind. Matt Hutchins was our November guest. [39] McGinn offered to Hansen to obtain ownership of KeyArena for little to no money. [42], King County Council voted to approve the MOU on July 30, 2012, adding amendments that provided for work with the Port of Seattle, securing the SuperSonics naming rights, offering reduced-price tickets, support for Seattle Storm WNBA franchise, and requiring an economic analysis. Sonics Forever. Among the few SuperSonics highlights in the latter half of the 1980s were Tom Chambers' 1987 All-Star Game MVP award, SuperSonics' appearance in the 1987 Western Conference Finals, despite posting a 3943 regular-season record during the 198687 season, and the performances of Chambers, Xavier McDaniel and Dale Ellis. The neighborhood around Climate Pledge Arena is still learning how to host weeknight winter arena events. 1992-93 Seattle SuperSonics season - Wikipedia