SuperSonic Flight
One of my favorite columnists, Bill Simmons, has been writing a lot about the impending demise of the Seattle SuperSonics. Simmons makes some excellent points about why this is an issue everyone, not just Sonics' fans should care about. In his own words: "Here's why the Seattle situation should matter to everyone who cares about sports: After being part of the city for 41 years, the Sonics are being stolen away for dubious reasons while every NBA owner and executive allows it to happen, including David Stern, the guy who's supposed to be policing this stuff. I think it's reprehensible to watch someone hijack a franchise away from the people who cared about the team and loved it and nurtured it through the years. It belittles not just the good people of Seattle, but everyone who loves sports and believes it provides a unique and valuable connection for a city, a community, family members and friends." This is a great point. Watching a team pack up and leave ...