With a basketball in his hand, the mayor of Seattle, Bruce Harrell, gave a diabolical blow to NBA fans Still recovering for the loss of its old franchise.
Harrell interrupted his speech on the state of the city on Benaroya Hall on Tuesday to cause the return of Seattle Supersonics, something that basketball fans in the city have longed for since the team moved to Oklahoma City In 2008.
Seattle Sonic fans are among works during the second quarter between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, on February 13, 2011. (Kyle Terada-USA Today Sports)
The only problem? Everything was joking.
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“At this time, at this time, I have an announcement to do,” Harrelll said, arriving under his podium to get a basketball.
The gesture caused strong cheers of the attendees, but the joy in the room quickly became frustration after Harrell revealed that he was “joking.”
“This is a long speech. I had to break it a little here,” Harrell laughed through the reactions of the crowd.
The mayor of Seattle, Bruce Harrell, attends the game Rain City Showcase between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers in Climate Pledge Arena on October 11, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. T (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
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The NBA commissioner, Adam Silver, said in September that the League would discuss the issue of expansion games at some point in the season.
But during the NBA All-Star weekend, the theme was not raised.
Seattle and Las Vegas, both cities successfully WNBA teams – They have been floated as possible landing points for another franchise.
The Seattle Storm striker Nneka Ogwumike (3) shoots the ball against the Sparks striker, Dearica Hamby (5) and the Sparks striker, Rickea Jackson (2) in the second half in Crypto.com Arena the 16 July 2024. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)
Silver said in June that both destinations have been previously floated.
“There has been some discussion about returning to Seattle, potentially,” said Silver at that time, through NBC Sports. “Las Vegas, without a doubt, is very interested in a team. Mexico City someday.”
For now, Sonics’ fans will only have to remain optimistic.
