Tiny Victory in Sonics Farce

Goody · 01-21-2010, 08:15 PM

My sister and her husband will be glad to hear about this. Cha-ching. Still, its sad that the sport has degraded so much so that a storied franchise that had so many loyal fans could be swept away to OKC by some corrupt businessmen with the buddy system going with the commissioner.

Oklahoma City Thunder owner agrees to pay former Seattle SuperSonics fans $1.6 million - ESPN

SEATTLE -- The owners of the Oklahoma City Thunder, formerly the Seattle SuperSonics, have agreed to pay former Sonics season-ticket holders $1.6 million to settle a class-action lawsuit.

Clay Bennett and his Professional Basketball Club, the ownership group that moved the Sonics to Oklahoma less than two years ago, reached the settlement agreement last month. It is awaiting approval from a federal judge in Seattle.

About 1,000 former season-ticket holders complained that when the Sonics moved, the team reneged on a deal to let them renew their tickets at 2006-07 prices through 2010.

The fans argued that if they had been allowed to transfer their tickets to Oklahoma City's Ford Center, where the team is now known as the Thunder, they could have then resold them at higher prices.

Bennett declined to comment Thursday.

jbergey22 · 01-21-2010, 08:28 PM

Clever lawsuit. Its too bad they didnt win more out of the deal as the fans of Seattle did get screwed over.

Goody · 01-24-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jbergey22

Clever lawsuit. Its too bad they didnt win more out of the deal as the fans of Seattle did get screwed over.

Got that right. Even the national media eventually chimed in to that effect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAwYk...eature=related

CONN CHRIS · 01-24-2010, 08:52 AM

Good for Seattle. I wish Hartord could have extracted a pound or two of flesh from that deceptive dirtbag Karmonos when he took the Whalers South.

Eckstein 4 Prez · 01-24-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

Good for Seattle. I wish Anaheim could have extracted a pound or two of flesh from that horrible bitch Frontiere when she took the Rams East.

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edddgar · 01-24-2010, 02:17 PM

Link to the whole story for those that are interested.

One of the better documentaries I've seen lately. It's pretty painful to watch as a Sonics fan, but very well done. There were plenty of options and interest to keep the team in Seattle, but not from from the right people. Shultz and Nickels take most of the blame. I'll never forgive Stern for his tactics of, get us a new stadium that you pay for or we'll leave, despite 41 seasons of top quality fan support. Bennett and his crew are POS, but I put less blame on them than anyone else.

canadiancreed · 01-24-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by edddgar

Link to the whole story for those that are interested.

One of the better documentaries I've seen lately. It's pretty painful to watch as a Sonics fan, but very well done. There were plenty of options and interest to keep the team in Seattle, but not from from the right people. Shultz and Nickels take most of the blame. I'll never forgive Stern for his tactics of, get us a new stadium that you pay for or we'll leave, despite 41 seasons of top quality fan support. Bennett and his crew are POS, but I put less blame on them than anyone else.

We know exactly how you feel.

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01-21-2010, 08:15 PM	#1
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	Tiny Victory in Sonics Farce My sister and her husband will be glad to hear about this. Cha-ching. Still, its sad that the sport has degraded so much so that a storied franchise that had so many loyal fans could be swept away to OKC by some corrupt businessmen with the buddy system going with the commissioner. Oklahoma City Thunder owner agrees to pay former Seattle SuperSonics fans $1.6 million - ESPN SEATTLE -- The owners of the Oklahoma City Thunder, formerly the Seattle SuperSonics, have agreed to pay former Sonics season-ticket holders $1.6 million to settle a class-action lawsuit. Clay Bennett and his Professional Basketball Club, the ownership group that moved the Sonics to Oklahoma less than two years ago, reached the settlement agreement last month. It is awaiting approval from a federal judge in Seattle. About 1,000 former season-ticket holders complained that when the Sonics moved, the team reneged on a deal to let them renew their tickets at 2006-07 prices through 2010. The fans argued that if they had been allowed to transfer their tickets to Oklahoma City's Ford Center, where the team is now known as the Thunder, they could have then resold them at higher prices. Bennett declined to comment Thursday. __________________ In the past: Laseron Baseball Association creator. Present: I am Rezulm on PT and OOTP Discord. Future: I wish it was the past.

01-24-2010, 08:52 AM	#4
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,144	Good for Seattle. I wish Hartord could have extracted a pound or two of flesh from that deceptive dirtbag Karmonos when he took the Whalers South. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

01-21-2010, 08:28 PM	#2
jbergey22 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,481	Clever lawsuit. Its too bad they didnt win more out of the deal as the fans of Seattle did get screwed over.

01-24-2010, 02:17 PM	#6
edddgar Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 254	Link to the whole story for those that are interested. One of the better documentaries I've seen lately. It's pretty painful to watch as a Sonics fan, but very well done. There were plenty of options and interest to keep the team in Seattle, but not from from the right people. Shultz and Nickels take most of the blame. I'll never forgive Stern for his tactics of, get us a new stadium that you pay for or we'll leave, despite 41 seasons of top quality fan support. Bennett and his crew are POS, but I put less blame on them than anyone else.