Talk:Seattle SuperSonics

message: Maybe I missed it, but I couldn't find any content on Chris Hansen, the new arena, etc. I made a couple of edits, but I think this section should be expanded. Would this content be better in its own article? Udeezy (talk) 15:45, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: Probably shouldn't be in the article at all as it is speculation at the moment. We don't report on speculation and rumour on wikipedia. -DJSasso (talk) 15:54, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: I think it's more than speculation and rumor at this point. It's national news, the mayor has held press conferences, etc. At the least, in ten years, it will be part of the OKC relocation story. This owner's group and arena proposal should on Wikipedia somewhere. Perhaps a "Professional Basketball in Seattle" page would be more appropriate. Some of the other information regarding the relocation to OKC is really more appropriate for a page like that anyway. And, if this group falls through, it would provide a home for other serious owner's groups. Thoughts on a new page for general Seattle basketball info? Udeezy (talk) 19:44, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: I might make a small paragraph on this page, but I wouldn't get too indepth. This page of course is about a specific team, so it would be undue weight to get into too much detail. Not sure I would create a new article either yet. Not unless the league actually grants a franchise or something along those lines. -DJSasso (talk) 20:04, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: I'm also thinking that a lot of the relocation information is off topic to this article and would be more appropriate in another page. I think the tipping point for adding more information should be much lower than the NBA granting a franchise. Udeezy (talk) 20:08, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: The relocation info is just a summary and very much belongs on this page because it was very defining of the franchise. There already is a relocation page which has the major detail about the relocation on it. But I am not sure this would be any more appropriate there either, however, its probably more relevant there than here. Generally in situation like this for example the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL there was a small paragraph talking about how there have been attempts to bring a team back and what not sticking to sourced info. And once any kind of official announcement was made like a franchise granted or in Winnipeg's case a team move, the a new page was created along the lines of Winnipeg NHL team I think the name was until an official one was announced. And that page had all the significant detail in it. -DJSasso (talk) 20:14, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: Hmm, that page is good and this info wouldn't belong there, the scope is too narrow. Doesn't this meet the notable requirement? I think it does, it's covered by all Seattle media, ESPN, etc. I think there should be info on Wikipedia somewhere about this particular group/arena and any other notable groups that may come in the future.Udeezy (talk) 20:31, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: Still curious about Hansen's bid being notable. Any one else care to weigh in? Udeezy (talk) 22:28, 23 June 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Chris Hansen, New Arena, etc. 

message: The second paragraph states, "The SuperSonics won the NBA Championship in 1979, and are one of three teams out of the six major-league men's professional sports franchises that have existed in Seattle (the Sonics, Mariners, Pilots, Seahawks, Sounders, and Metropolitans, winners of the 1917 Stanley Cup) to have won a championship." Aside from the Metropolitans and Sonics, who has won a championship? The Sounders won the USL/A-League, but did so when the MLS was in existence, making those "minor" league championships. Udeezy (talk) 22:26, 23 June 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Championships in Seattle 

message: There is an editor who does not appear to recognize the distinction between a relocated and defunct organization.  A defunct franchise no longer exists.  The NBA has had no franchise go defunct since the old Baltimore Bullets in 1954.  A complete list of such teams is provided at List of defunct National Basketball Association teams, and this list does not include the Seattle SuperSonics.  Relocated franchises are much more common, and continue to recognize player statistics and records compiled in their prior location(s).  A complete list of such teams is provided at List of relocated National Basketball Association teams, and this list does include the Seattle SuperSonics. — Myasuda (talk) 02:14, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: While I believe the intent is clear, the behavior as seen within :Category:Defunct National Basketball Association teams is not.  In parallel I had already opened a thread at Category talk:Defunct National Basketball Association teams and informed the NBA Project. Suggest this discussion move there for additional visibility. UW Dawgs (talk) 02:41, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Relocated and not defunct 

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thread_title:  External links modified 

message: I propose to merge Seattle SuperSonics into Oklahoma City Thunder. They are the same team so it makes no sense why Seattle has its own page when most teams that used to exist but relocated dont. AlexCruz289 (talk) 16:07, 10 September 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  Merger proposal