Deja Vu

You know those Sports Illustrated videos that come out after a team wins a championship? Well, if SI decides to make one for the Sonics' season - and I'm not saying anyone would buy it, mind you, but bear with me here - they could save a whole pile of money if they just ran last night's loss to the Clippers instead. After all, the pieces were all there on display:

Fourth quarter disappearing act? Check
Coasting through the first half? Check
Overreliance on Allen and Lewis? Check
No low post presence? Check
Bewildered quotes after the game? Check
Frustrated coach? Check

As Rashard Lewis put it after the game was done, "It was just one of those nights."

One of those nights, one of those seasons, man.

Game Night: Clippers

There isn’t much to be excited about if you’re a Sonics fans these days. Putting aside the stadium debate for at least one more day, and shelving all talk of Oklahoma, we’re left with an underperforming team that is coached by a man who will likely be fired this summer, a GM who is polishing his resume because his bosses are likely prohibiting him from making any moves, and a roster of players who seem incapable of taking the step from lower middle class to easy street.

Tonight, the Sonics play the Clippers. Considering how badly the year has gone in Seattle, it could be worse – we could be Clipper fans, after all. With Shaun Livingston’s horrific injury possibly keeping him out until the end of Bush’s presidency, the Clips are turning to ET tonight to lead them.

For some odd reason, the Sonics play well in LA, at least against the Clippers anyways. As I see it, the game has a couple of keys to success:

1. Containing Chris Kaman on the glass
2. Getting out of Rashard Lewis’ way

Seriously, Rashard could go for 40 tonight, I just have a feeling.

Sonics 106-Clippers 97

Sonics Memorabilia

Here's a great Sonics Memorabilia site you should check out:

The Seattle SuperSonics—or Sonics to their legions of fans in Washington—play in the Northwest Division of the NBA’s Western Conference. Founded in 1967, the Sonics are Seattle’s fist professional sports team and the only Seattle franchise to win a championship. Naturally, the possibility of the team’s move to Oklahoma City has fans of the Green and Gold up in arms. The biggest draw for Sonics fans right now is 19-year-old superstar Kevin Durant. The Sonics drafted the 6’9” shooting guard in 2007 after Durant finished his freshman season at the University of Texas.

Seattle fans can get their fix on autographed sports memorabilia, including merchandise signed by their favorite players, by checking out sportsmemorabilia.com. One of our favorite items is the autographed Kevin Durant basketball. Named NCAA Player of the Year after only one season with the Longhorns, Durant has hand-signed this piece and added the “07 NCAA POY” inscription. While you’re there, check out all our autographed basketballs—chances are we’ve got one with your favorite player’s name on it.

For your home or office, you might want to consider a framed, autographed photograph of Durant holding his #35 jersey or a Kevin Durant photomint. The photomint, which features a shot of the athlete in action, also comes with two 24KT gold coins—one for the SuperSonics and another for the NBA. Our authentic NBA logo patch featuring the green and gold S makes a great touch to any Seattle scrapbook or memorabilia collection. Or, make it a part of your wardrobe by sewing onto a bag or piece of clothes! Let us be your source for your basketball gear and Sonics memorabilia!