Seattle’s first sports team is leaving the Emerald City for greener grass on the other side. Perspective from the two cities involved, fans, and major sports columnists

SCOTT JACOBS

Yesterday I wrote bitterly that Seattle was losing their team, erasing 41 years of memories and success. Today, I offer an unbiased look at what people around the nation are saying about the SuperSonics move to Oklahoma City

SEATTLE TIMES: Basketball has a future in Seattle? Are you kidding me?
SEATTLE TIMES: Turn out the lights

THE OKLAHOMAN: Pop the corks and celebrate
THE OKLAHOMAN: A video interview with the mayor

ESPN.COM: You could be the next Seattle

HOT DOG AND FRIENDS: If I sound bitter… it’s because I probably am

SUPERSONICS SOUL: Loss of innocence

OFFICIAL TEAM SITE: OKC set for 2008-2009

CBS SPORTS.COM: Logos, colors, don’t mean a thing if you ain’t got that team

NEW YORK TIMES: What a difference 12 years makes

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