The debates in Oklahoma City over the wisdom of coughing over arena money while other pressing issues exist is painfully familiar to longtime Seattle residents.
The NBA is dependent on th public funding model. It makes owners a ton of money, and if one city can buck the trend others will follow. It’s a major reason Seattle was moved and still doesn’t have a team; no public funding no team. If it can happen to Seattle it can happen to almost anyone(Lakers, Bulls, Knick, Dubs, Heat are immune)
The NBA is dependent on th public funding model. It makes owners a ton of money, and if one city can buck the trend others will follow. It’s a major reason Seattle was moved and still doesn’t have a team; no public funding no team. If it can happen to Seattle it can happen to almost anyone(Lakers, Bulls, Knick, Dubs, Heat are immune)