Sonic History at SportsPress NW

A great story at for Sonic fans at SportsPress NW today, detailing (and that's an understatement) the process that brought the Sonics to Seattle.

Penned by Dave Eskenazi and Steve Rudman, the story fills in a number of gaps in Sonic history, as well as providing some colorful highlights to pro basketball lore in this town. Just for example:

* The first Sonic booster club was called the UltraSonics, which immediately makes me wish we could rename this blog, like, now.
* Dick Vertlieb (one of the Sonics' founders) wanted to dress the Sonics in blue and gold to entice Olympia Beer into becoming a major advertiser.

And those are just appetizers for a delicious story. True Sonic fans would be remiss not to read the whole thing.

BREAKING NEWS: Kenny G buys Sacramento Kings, moving them to Seattle?

"That's right, folks! I'm gonna slam dunk this touchdown right in the goal!"

According to an anonymous source,  Seattle native and smooth jazz superstar Kenny G has finalized a deal to purchase the beleaguered Sacramento Kings and will relocate the team to his hometown. Seattle has been actively seeking a replacement for their beloved Supersonics since the team bolted to Oklahoma.

While the move to Seattle still has to be approved by the league, the best-selling musician is already planning big changes for the team. 

"Well, the name 'Supersonics' has got to go," G explains. "Way too aggressive. I'm thinking 'Seattle Songbirds'. You know, something smooth."

G says he will personally oversee a massive overhaul to Key Arena, something the NBA has stated would have to be addressed before a team could return to the stadium. 

"I'm going to replace all those glaring lights with scented candles. Something soft and romantic. Oh, and their costumes have got to change. I really hate those vests they wear on the basketball field. I'm thinking something in silk. And maybe a cape?"

While the deal may come as a surprise to many, NBA commissioner David Stern already seems onboard with the move. 

"As much as I detest the idea of Seattle getting a basketball team, I simply cannot resist the smooth jazz charms of Kenny G," says Stern. "Besides, I'm selling the league to China next week, so who gives a crap, right? Oh, and don't print that last part, it's sort a of a secret." 

Shawn Kemp not impressed by Blake dunk

Hilarious comments from Shawn Kemp about the slam dunk contest, via the Seattle P.I.:

“I’m a big Blake Griffin fan, but that dunk at the contest might have been the weakest dunk in the dunk contest that I’ve seen in a long time,” Kemp told KJR’s Dave Mahler and Ian Furness on Wednesday. “I love the choir and all that stuff was great, but you at least gotta jump over the car though right.” 

“I’m 41 years old and right now I could do it. Two Smart Cars,” he said. 

 It might sound a bit like sour apples from an old-timer, but I think Shawn probably knows what he's talking about.