Why did Seattle Sonics disband?

The main factor was Bennett buying the team, and the arena situation after he bought it. Seattle didn’t want to pay for an arena and Bennett didn’t want to pay for one. OKC had a pro-level arena built from funds generated through a temporary sales tax increase.

Where did the Seattle Sonics go?

Oklahoma City
The Seattle SuperSonics relocation to Oklahoma City was a successful effort by the ownership group of the Seattle SuperSonics to relocate the team from Seattle, Washington to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

When was Ray Allen on the Sonics?

Allen is considered to be one of the best three-point shooters of all time. He played for the Sonics from 2002 through 2007.

Do the Seattle Sonics still exist?

The SuperSonics played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member club of the league’s Western Conference Pacific and Northwest divisions from 1967 until 2008. After the 2007–08 season ended, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and now play as the Oklahoma City Thunder.

What NBA team is moving to Seattle?

Well, Seattle is set to unveil a brand new arena later this year, which will house the Seattle Kraken, an NHL expansion franchise, and was designed to meet NBA specs for a potential new Sonics team.

Is NBA coming back to Seattle?

NBA superstar and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has said he would bring back the team to Seattle if he could. While a league expansion is inevitable, there’s no timetable for it right now and it’s likely to not happen for years down the road.

What is Ray Allen career high?

NBA Regular Season Career Highs

Minutes Played	54 @ Nets on 12/27/97
Points	54 v. Jazz on 01/12/07
Rebounds	13 3 times, last @ Bulls on 04/01/03
Assists	13 2 times, last v. SuperSonics on 01/20/00
Steals	6 2 times, last @ Lakers on 11/03/06

What team did Ray Allen play for in his prime?

Miami Heat (2012–2014) During Allen’s first season with the Miami Heat, he averaged 10.9 points per game and made 88.6% of his free throws while playing an average of 25.8 minutes per game.

Will NBA expand to 32 teams?

NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the league will consider expanding to 32 teams, which will help owners make-up for Covid-19 losses. The NBA will seek a combined $3 to $4 billion to add two new clubs, one of which is likely to land in Seattle.

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