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Brian Damage · 07-20-2008, 11:45 AM

OKLAHOMA CITY (Ticker) -- Oklahoma City's new NBA franchise has nicknamed itself the Thunder, according to a report Saturday on the web site of the city's ABC affiliate.

Citing a source close to team ownership, KOCO-TV reported that the "registrar for all of the NBA's Internet domain names were reserved okcthunderbasketball.com and okcthunderbasketball.net on July 10," suggesting that the franchise formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics will soon be renamed.

The franchise left the Pacific Northwest after an ugly court case ended with an agreement between the team and the city of Seattle, which released the club from its lease at KeyArena - the crux of the disagreement.

In the court case, the city of Seattle had been seeking to hold the owners of the Sonics to the remaining two years of the team's KeyArena lease and Sonics' season-ticket holders also filed a class-action lawsuit that contended they were tricked into buying tickets under the belief that the team would be staying in the Pacific Northwest.

Sonics majority owner Clay Bennett and his ownership group alleged the team was losing money at KeyArena, thereby necessitating a likely move to Oklahoma City.

However, the Sonics and the city of Seattle came to an agreement on July 2, just hours before a district court judge was to issue a verdict on the six-day trial.

As per the agreement, the Oklahoma City franchise agreed to leave the Sonics' name, logo and colors behind for a potential future NBA franchise in Seattle.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/TheWireStory.asp?id=12474

GARFIELDKOOL · 07-20-2008, 01:32 PM

The Oklahoma City Thunder. That sounds so minor league. I still can't get used to saying the New Orleans Hornets.

Mr. Television · 07-20-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

The Oklahoma City Thunder. That sounds so minor league. I still can't get used to saying the New Orleans Hornets.

Moving from Seattle to Oklahoma City sounds like a step down to minor league too.

GARFIELDKOOL · 07-20-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

Moving from Seattle to Oklahoma City sounds like a step down to minor league too.

I know, I don't see Oklahoma City as a pro basketball kind of town, but we will see.

Brian Damage · 07-20-2008, 03:54 PM

I don't really mind the name. It is weird that they are moving from a bigger market to a smaller one though.

Ireneparalegal · 07-20-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

Moving from Seattle to Oklahoma City sounds like a step down to minor league too.

It does.

TVQuack · 07-20-2008, 04:47 PM

The Thunder?....it's the WCW reject!

TVFactFan · 07-20-2008, 05:44 PM

Oklahoma City has the BEST FANS in the country

Has everyone forgotten the season the hornets played there? 2005-2006? There fans were Great and I'm glad they are getting a NBA Team

dlemond · 07-20-2008, 07:06 PM

That name doesn't sound so great.

I have no idea how much "thunder" they get in Oklahoma City, but there has to be a better, more relevant name. Or at least one that flows better off the tongue than Oklahoma City Thunder.

"Outlaws" seems like a name that fits better both with the old west history and the whole flow of the name.

Brian Damage · 07-20-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Oklahoma City has the BEST FANS in the country

Has everyone forgotten the season the hornets played there? 2005-2006? There fans were Great and I'm glad they are getting a NBA Team

Maybe I missed it, why are they the BEST FANS?

TVFactFan · 07-20-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Maybe I missed it, why are they the BEST FANS?

They are enthusiatic
They are supportive
They are positive
They stay to the clock says zero

Chelsea · 07-20-2008, 10:33 PM

...One thing I was encouraged to do at one point: Don't judge the crowds (in terms of size, energy, etc) until after the Sooners' football season is over. That'll make a huge difference. Through the end of the calendar year, it's Sooners and then whatever else. But once football's over with, all those crazy Sooner fans have to find another outlet for themselves.

Seinatra · 07-24-2008, 02:07 PM

Not great, but maybe it will grow on me. Are they going to have a rain cloud as a mascot?

Let's see how the crowds stand up when the team is below 500 for a couple of years...

Wreckless · 07-24-2008, 02:10 PM

dlemond, that's true but Utah has NO jazz what so ever. i dunno what a laker or knick is, i don't see many timberwolves in minneapolis and **** a trail blazer. most nba names are stupid. utah should be, the utah mormons, no offense to yall residing there.

TVFactFan · 07-24-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Seinatra

Not great, but maybe it will grow on me. Are they going to have a rain cloud as a mascot?

Let's see how the crowds stand up when the team is below 500 for a couple of years...

They support their team regardless of their record that's why I think the best sports in the country

07-20-2008, 11:45 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The Seattle Sonics Have Been Renamed the Oklahoma City... OKLAHOMA CITY (Ticker) -- Oklahoma City's new NBA franchise has nicknamed itself the Thunder, according to a report Saturday on the web site of the city's ABC affiliate. Citing a source close to team ownership, KOCO-TV reported that the "registrar for all of the NBA's Internet domain names were reserved okcthunderbasketball.com and okcthunderbasketball.net on July 10," suggesting that the franchise formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics will soon be renamed. The franchise left the Pacific Northwest after an ugly court case ended with an agreement between the team and the city of Seattle, which released the club from its lease at KeyArena - the crux of the disagreement. In the court case, the city of Seattle had been seeking to hold the owners of the Sonics to the remaining two years of the team's KeyArena lease and Sonics' season-ticket holders also filed a class-action lawsuit that contended they were tricked into buying tickets under the belief that the team would be staying in the Pacific Northwest. Sonics majority owner Clay Bennett and his ownership group alleged the team was losing money at KeyArena, thereby necessitating a likely move to Oklahoma City. However, the Sonics and the city of Seattle came to an agreement on July 2, just hours before a district court judge was to issue a verdict on the six-day trial. As per the agreement, the Oklahoma City franchise agreed to leave the Sonics' name, logo and colors behind for a potential future NBA franchise in Seattle. http://www.hoopsworld.com/TheWireStory.asp?id=12474
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Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	...One thing I was encouraged to do at one point: Don't judge the crowds (in terms of size, energy, etc) until after the Sooners' football season is over. That'll make a huge difference. Through the end of the calendar year, it's Sooners and then whatever else. But once football's over with, all those crazy Sooner fans have to find another outlet for themselves.
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07-20-2008, 01:32 PM	#2
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	The Oklahoma City Thunder. That sounds so minor league. I still can't get used to saying the New Orleans Hornets.

07-20-2008, 03:54 PM	#5
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I don't really mind the name. It is weird that they are moving from a bigger market to a smaller one though.

07-20-2008, 05:44 PM	#8
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,154	Oklahoma City has the BEST FANS in the country Has everyone forgotten the season the hornets played there? 2005-2006? There fans were Great and I'm glad they are getting a NBA Team

07-20-2008, 07:06 PM	#9
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	That name doesn't sound so great. I have no idea how much "thunder" they get in Oklahoma City, but there has to be a better, more relevant name. Or at least one that flows better off the tongue than Oklahoma City Thunder. "Outlaws" seems like a name that fits better both with the old west history and the whole flow of the name.

07-24-2008, 02:07 PM	#13
Seinatra Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 29, 2004 Location: Gran Chaco Posts: 1,840	Not great, but maybe it will grow on me. Are they going to have a rain cloud as a mascot? Let's see how the crowds stand up when the team is below 500 for a couple of years...

07-24-2008, 02:10 PM	#14
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,408	dlemond, that's true but Utah has NO jazz what so ever. i dunno what a laker or knick is, i don't see many timberwolves in minneapolis and **** a trail blazer. most nba names are stupid. utah should be, the utah mormons, no offense to yall residing there.