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A weekly look at the past, and hopefully future, of the Seattle Supersonics. Go Sonics!

47: Best Player in Seattle, Part 2 06/10/2025

47: Best Player in Seattle, Part 2 We discuss Adam Silver's comments on expansion at the NBA finals. Then, we continue looking at the best player in Seattle sports overall each year. Finally, we begin the '82-'83 season, where the Sonics jump out to a hot start, before crashing back to earth. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36931205

46: Best Player in Seattle, Part 1 06/03/2025

46: Best Player in Seattle, Part 1 We go through the '77-'92 seasons and discuss what player was the best in Seattle sports overall each year. In history, we discuss a pair of yet unmentioned Sonics legends, before talking about a light offseason. The Sonics do bring in a former all-star, who will try to help them make another playoff run. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36826200

45: 1981-82 Season 05/27/2025

45: 1981-82 Season We spend the whole episode talking about the '81-'82 season. The Sonics ride a very strong middle stretch of the season to another 52 win effort, and return to the playoffs after missing last year. The Sonics are led by a trio of all stars; Gus Wiliams, Jack Sikma and Lonnie Shelton. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36723195

44: Silver and Blazers News 05/20/2025

44: Silver and Blazers News We talk about the recent comments made by Adam Silver about the future of expansion. Then, we discuss the Portland trailblazers being put up for sale, and how that could affect the Sonics. Finally, we go through the best player for the Sonics each season in the second half of franchise history, from '88-'08. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36634195

43: The Wizard Returns 05/13/2025

43: The Wizard Returns We briefly discuss some goings on in the NBA, before moving on to the beginning of what will be an ongoing series looking at the best players in Seattle sports each year. Today, we go through the best player on the Sonics each season in the first half of the team's history. Then, we move on to history. There, we discuss the '81 offseason, highlighted by the resigning of Gus Williams. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36543045

42: Best Single Season Sonics 05/06/2025

42: Best Single Season Sonics We talk about the PWHL's expansion to Seattle, and some recent NBA coaching news. Then, we discuss some of the best and/or most notable guys to only play one season in Seattle. Finally, we wrap up the disapointing '80-'81 season, as the Sonics sputter to their worst record in several years. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36448890

41: Rocky Start to '80-'81 04/29/2025

41: Rocky Start to '80-'81 We talk about a potential new team in Seattle, before finishing up the 'best team in Seattle each year' list. Then, we talk about the beginning of the '80-'81 season, as the Sonics are at risk of missing the playoffs for the first time in several years after injuries take their toll early on /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36350505

40: The Tumultuous '80 Offseason 04/22/2025

40: The Tumultuous '80 Offseason We determine the best team in Seattle pro sports each year, from the founding of the Seahawks in '76 to end of the millenium. Then, we discuss the 1980 offseason, which sees the Sonics part with several key players from the championship team for a variety of reasons. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36258010

39: 1980 Playoffs 04/15/2025

39: 1980 Playoffs I give my opinions on the end of season awards in the NBA, and then my predictions for the upcoming playoffs. Then, we get into the 1980 playoffs, as the Sonics look to make a run as the 3 seed to get back to the finals /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36140265

38: Defending the Title 04/08/2025

38: Defending the Title We spend the whole episode talking about the 1979-80 season, as the Sonics have one more season with the big three of Gus, DJ, and Sikma to try to win another championship. The Sonics improve on their record from last year, and head into the playoffs looking to capture a second straight title. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36044560

37: Board of Governors Meeting 04/01/2025

37: Board of Governors Meeting We discuss Adam Silver's comments about the board of governors meeting, and the disapointing lack of new information. Then, we talk about the players who won a NCAA championship and also played for the Sonics. Finally, we discuss the '79 offseason, as the Sonics try to improve the team coming off the championship. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/35953580

36: Champions 03/25/2025

36: Champions We start off with the big news from the NBA, the sale of the Celtics. We discuss the implications of that move for the Sonics, before briefly talking about March Madness. Then, we dive into the 1979 finals, as the Sonics emerge victorious and bring a title to Seattle for the first time in over 60 years. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/35849060

35: Slick Watts 03/18/2025

35: Slick Watts We say goodbye to Sonics legend Slick Watts. We count down the ten best games in Slick's career with the Sonics, and then discuss my opinions on March Madness this year /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/35740565

34: '79 Western Conference Playoffs 03/11/2025

34: '79 Western Conference Playoffs We briefly talk about Jokic's historic night, and then take a detour into Seahawks talk. We discuss the history of triples doubles for the Sonics, and then get into the first two series of the second finals run in team history. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/35621995

33: '78-'79 Regular Season 03/04/2025

33: '78-'79 Regular Season We discuss the most successful regular season for the Sonics so far. Seattle, led by two all stars and at least one other all star caliber player, use a balanced roster to make it back to the playoffs. After falling a game short, the Sonics have momentum heading into the tournament. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/35522070

32: Expansion Articles 02/25/2025

32: Expansion Articles We briefly discuss the mayor's poor attempt at humor, before going over the numerous articles published this week by the Ringer about expansion. We discuss some of the biggest All-Star snubs in Sonics history, before talking about the relatively uneventful '78 offseason. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/35417595

31: Best All-Star Game Performances 02/18/2025

31: Best All-Star Game Performances We talk about the lack of update from Silver at the all star game. Then, we discuss the top 10 performances by Sonics players in the all star game over the years. Finally, we dive into the '78 finals, where Seattle looks to capture its first championship. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/35323275

30: '77-'78 Playoffs 02/11/2025

30: '77-'78 Playoffs We finish up the reguler season, and then get into the first finals run in team history. The Sonics defeat the Lakers, Trailblazers and Nuggets, setting up a date with the Bullets as they try to capture the title. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/35233780

29: The Return of the King 02/04/2025

29: The Return of the King We talk about the Luka trade, and then discuss a few recent Sonics stories. We then get into the 77-78 season, with a brutal start and an extremely important coaching change /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/35140455

28: Gus Williams Top 10 Games 01/28/2025

28: Gus Williams Top 10 Games We count down the 10 best games in Gus Williams' Sonics tenure. Then, we discuss perhaps the biggest offseason in franchise history, with several big pieces of the championship team added to the roster. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/35040760

27: '76-'77 Season 01/21/2025

27: '76-'77 Season We say goodbye to a Sonics legend, Gus Williams. Then, we discuss the somewhat disapointing 76-77 season, as the Sonics approach the end of the Bill Russell era. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/34935020

26: Most Improved Sonics 01/14/2025

26: Most Improved Sonics We talked about the players who would have won Most Improved Player for the Sonics, if the award had existed before 1986. Then, we talk about the 1976 offseason, including the big NBA-ABA merger and the Sonics drafting Dennis Johnson /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/34844535

25: '75-'76 Season 01/07/2025

25: '75-'76 Season We discuss the '75-'76 season. After trading Spencer Haywood, the Sonics make the playoffs for the second straight season. However, an earlier exit is a dissapointing finish for a team that seemed to be on the way up. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/34751230

24: Top 10 Sonics Players 12/31/2024

24: Top 10 Sonics Players We discuss some recent articles and an interview pertaining to the Sonics. Then, we count down the top 10 Sonics players in history. Finally, we discuss the '75 offseason, including a big trade of one of the players on that list. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/34665990

23: '74-'75 Season 12/24/2024

23: '74-'75 Season We discuss the entire '74-'75 season. The Sonics improve again under Bill Russell, and Spencer Haywood, Fred Brown, and a batch of rookies lead the team to its first playoff appearance in franchise history /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/34595180

22: Top 10 Centers 12/17/2024

22: Top 10 Centers We discuss format changes for the show, before ranking the top 10 centers in Sonics history. Then, we talk about the 1974 offseason, as Bill Russell looks to get the team to the playoffs for the first time. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/34478795

21: Top 10 Power Forwards 12/10/2024

21: Top 10 Power Forwards We discuss potential changes to the show, before counting down the top 10 power forwards in Sonics history. Then, we finish up the 73-74 season, as the Sonics make strides under new head coach Bill Russell /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/34358475

20: Top 10 Small Forwards 12/03/2024

20: Top 10 Small Forwards We dive right in with the top 10 small forwards in Sonics history. We briefly talk about an old game on youtube, and then get into the 73-74 season. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/34256790

19: Top 10 Shooting Guards 11/26/2024

19: Top 10 Shooting Guards We talk about the odds that a few websites give for Seattle getting a team, and then about a recent article that thinks sports betting could be a strike against the Sonics coming back. We count down our list of the top 10 shooting guards in Sonics history, before moving on to discuss the '73 offseason. There, the Sonics bring in a legend at head coach and a fan favorite undrafted free agent /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/34148500

18: Top 10 Point Guards 11/19/2024

18: Top 10 Point Guards We talk about a few recent articles relating to the Sonics, then rank the top 10 point guards in the team's history. After, we finish up the dissapointing 72-73 season and give a recap of the past 3 years for the Sonics /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/33988327

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