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Rooting For Slick Watts on His Road to Recovery

Donald Earl Watts arrived in Seattle as an undrafted free agent in 1973 and quickly became the city’s most beloved Sonic. As good as he was on the court, Slick’s influence was perhaps felt even more off of it. Slick impacted the lives of thousands of kids in and around Seattle in roles as a teacher, coach, and mentor.

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Lakers Free Agency Splashes: Shades of Payton and Malone

The Lakers' moves in free agency this year may remind Sonics fans of a couple signings they made nearly 20 years ago. In Gary Payton's first full season away from Seattle, the Lakers put together a team of aging superstars in a list-ditch effort to revive their dynasty.

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‘When It Rains’ By Brent Barry

Upon the Sonics’ tragic departure in 2008, former Sonic Brent Barry took it upon himself to write an ode to Seattle and its beloved NBA team. ‘When It Rains’ is enough to pull tears from even the most hardened Sonics fan; a beautiful homage to the team we love so much (and that one day will return).

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A Special, Special Night for the League’s Last Sonics

In a 2-2 series, grabbing Game 5 is paramount. With their backs against the wall, the league’s last two Sonics staged an incredible comeback and put up perhaps the best two games of their respective careers. Regardless of what NBA you root for, Kevin Durant and Jeff Green’s performances were wins for Sonics fans.

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Is There Enough Talent For NBA Expansion?

With NBA expansion looking more and more like a real possibility, we pose the question: is there enough talent to support two new NBA franchises? The answer is a resounding yes.

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Sonics vs. Suns: A Rivalry

The Sonics and Suns had many great battles over the years. 4 intense playoff series, numerous superstar players, an all-time controversy - this rivalry had it all.

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1991: The Beginning of an Era

1991 was a transition year for the Sonics. Longtime Sonics Xavier McDaniel and Dale Ellis were dealt; Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton were very young. However, what was in reality a building year culminated in a thrilling playoff series and set the stage for the high-flying ‘90s.

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Sonics Memories: K.C. Jones

K.C. Jones was the definition of a winner. While his time at the helm of the Sonics was brief, he helped kick off an incredible decade of Sonics basketball. Take a look back at one of the most remarkable careers in basketball history.

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Tom Meschery: Looking Back on One of the Original Sonics

One of the original 1967 Sonics, Tom Meschery is perhaps the most interesting man to ever play in the NBA. Born in China to Russian parents, Meschery was the NBA’s first-ever foreign-born All-Star and made solid contributions to the Sonics during his four years playing in Seattle.

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Frank Furtado: the Cornerstone of the Sonics

Frank Furtado was as close to “beginning-to-end” as it gets. As the longtime athletic trainer for the Sonics, Furtado dedicated himself to keeping generations of players in peak condition. His 35 years of service to the team make him a first-ballot Sonics legend.

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Remembering the 2005 Sonics Season

After missing out on the playoffs the year before, not much was expected of the Sonics in 2004-05. However, behind Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis, the Sonics exploded for a 52-win season and an exciting playoff run, where they went toe-to-toe with the eventual champs.

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Remembering the 1987 Sonics Season

The Sonics' 1987 season was one for the ages and remains one of the most remarkable playoff runs in NBA history. Dale Ellis, Tom Chambers, and Xavier McDaniel each averaged 23 points per game and spearheaded one of the most exciting Sonics teams ever.

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Looking Back on the Dennis Johnson/Paul Westphal Trade

Dennis Johnson was a legend in Seattle. Paul Westphal was a perennial All-Star with the Phoenix Suns. The 1980 blockbuster swap between the Sonics and Suns sent shockwaves through Seattle and the entire NBA community. Look back with us on the trade that signaled an end of an era for the Sonics.

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