http://www.kirotv.com/sports/1738413...s=sea&psp=news

what a terrible name

 

supersonics sounded gay too when it first came out.
maybe ppl will catch onto oklahoma city thunder.... (syke, idk about that!)

 

oh and the official colors of blue, red and!! orange?? fail

 

At least it wasn't "The Homas"

 

Yeeehaaaa. They should have named them the corneaters.

 

Don't hate.

 

lol....I never watched them when they were here :d

 

That's b/c you only watch figure skating.


When I first heard the new name "Thunder" I had to chuckle. Sounds like a WNBA type name.

 

The college I attended used to have a decidedly non-PC nickname, and a few years back they held this big contest involving students, alums, and staff to come up with a new name. Suggest a new name, then vote on the finalists, etc. The masses came up with the "Wheaton Thunder." Thunder? You got to be joking. You can't draw a picture of thunder. So, predictably, the logo has a cloud and a lightning bolt in it. Sigh.

Oh yeah, goodbye Sonics. I for one won't miss you a bit. And now OKC probably thinks they've hit the big-time because they've got a "pro" basketball team. Should we tell them that this collection of players is semi-pro at best?

 

They should be called the Chunders

 

bah, who cares...at least they are gone from here. Now we should be able to spend more money on our baseball and football teams

 

go blazers!

 

People didn't support them, yet they are upset when they leave? Why? Better yet, why are more and more teams demanding that cities foot the bill for a new stadium or arena? Millions of dollars go into these teams, and they rake in the cash from marketing. Why should I as a taxpayer have to foot the bill to support a business? It is simple. You win, people jump on your bandwagon and buy your gear. Take those profits and buy your team the home it desires.