Negotiations on an extension for small forward Kawhi Leonard have hit a standstill.

Extension talks between Leonard, Spurs at a standstill Spurs Nation - San Antonio Spurs News, Scores, Stats & Analysis ? Spurs Nation (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/)

The NBA enters its 8th season in OKC, here's a glance at NBA attendance--team won-lost records in Oklahoma City from 2005-06 to 2014-15:

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New Orleans-Oklahoma City Hornets


2005-06 18,168 - 38-44 2005-2006 NBA Regular Season Conference Standings - National Basketball Association - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/year/2006)
2006-07 17,833 - 39-43 2006-2007 NBA Attendance - National Basketball Association - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/attendance/_/year/2007)
2007-08 (DNP: Transition year, Hornets returned to New Orleans)

Additional reading, accolades for OKC: A Hornets Oklahoma City Reader (http://www.dougloudenback.com/hornets/HornetsMedia.htm)

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Oklahoma City Thunder


2008-09 18,693 - 23-59 2005-2006 NBA Attendance - National Basketball Association - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/attendance/_/year/2006)
2009-10 18,003 - 50-32
2010-11 18,148 - 55-27
2011-12 18,203 - 47-19 Arena downsized renovation from 19,163 to 18,203
2012-13 18,203 - 60-22
2013-14 18,203 - 59-23
2014-15 Current season 2014-2015 NBA Regular Season Conference Standings - National Basketball Association - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings)

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Chesapeake Energy Arena
Broke ground: May 11, 1999 - Opened: June 8, 2002
Construction cost: $89.2 million/$95 million (renovation) 2009,Total Investment: $184.2 million
Names: Ford Center, Oklahoma City Arena, Chesapeake Energy Arena

Capacities
19,163 (2002–2006)
19,164 (2006–2008)
19,136 (2008–2009)
18,203 (2009–present)

I still count the peake as a new arena, since the renovation was completed in 2009 and THAT really made it an NBA arena. So the arena is 5-years old.

I suspect we'd need a new arena in 2030, with perhaps another renovation before then in 2020 to keep things alive.

I still count the peake as a new arena, since the renovation was completed in 2009 and THAT really made it an NBA arena. So the arena is 5-years old.

I suspect we'd need a new arena in 2030, with perhaps another renovation before then in 2020 to keep things alive.

There was some major differences between the current generation of NBA arenas and the generation before the building boom of new arenas around the 90s, at this point though there has still not been anything really new that should make renovations on most of the current facilities a more viable option. (Not that I expect it will stop teams for wanting to just get new arenas subsidized every 20-30 years)

Research collected on selected cities with previous NBA arenas:




Selected City
Arena
Period Occupied
Years


Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, Coliseum
1988-2005
17 years


Cleveland, OH
Richfield, Coliseum
1974-1994
20 years


Dallas, TX
Reunion Arena
1980–2001
21 years


Houston, TX
Summit Arena
1975-2002
27 years


Orlando, FL
T. D. Waterhouse Center
1989-2010
21 years


Philadelphia, PA
Spectrum Arena
1967-1995
28 years


Portland, OR
Portland Memorial Coliseum
1970-1995
25 years


Sacramento, CA
Sleep Train Arena
1988-2016
28 years


San Antonio, TX
HemisFair Arena
1973-1993
20 years




There was some major differences between the current generation of NBA arenas and the generation before the building boom of new arenas around the 90s, at this point though there has still not been anything really new that should make renovations on most of the current facilities a more viable option. (Not that I expect it will stop teams for wanting to just get new arenas subsidized every 20-30 years)

Agree!

NBA arenas are good for 20-25 years. Chesapeake Energy Arena opened in 2002, originally occupied by the Thunder in 2008-09; you're probably looking at some kind of renovation/replacement arena after 2025. This could be included in a future MAPS referendum.

OKC has invested $193 million in the Peake ( Construction - $89.2/ $103.5 - upgraded) which excludes $10 million used to build the new practice facility.

The biggest thing that will impact us and our arena is what happens in Milwaukee. It's a similar market (not sure anyone could expect we could compete with the new arena in San Francisco) but if the Milwaukee arena blows us out of the water, you'll star to hear clamor that our is obsolete.

The biggest thing that will impact us and our arena is what happens in Milwaukee. It's a similar market (not sure anyone could expect we could compete with the new arena in San Francisco) but if the Milwaukee arena blows us out of the water, you'll star to hear clamor that our is obsolete.

With there being rumors the Bucks are trying to get something started on a new arena now, that might not have as big an impact on us than if they waited another ten years, since ours is still in the newest quarter of NBA facilities. Probably what will be interesting in the next round will be what happens in the cities that are still not in financial shape to build an arena. Will suburban arenas come back into vogue or will there be some shifts to markets that have had guys trying to get teams for years.

With there being rumors the Bucks are trying to get something started on a new arena now, that might not have as big an impact on us than if they waited another ten years, since ours is still in the newest quarter of NBA facilities. Probably what will be interesting in the next round will be what happens in the cities that are still not in financial shape to build an arena. Will suburban arenas come back into vogue or will there be some shifts to markets that have had guys trying to get teams for years.

They have to start building by 2017 or the owners can back out. That would put a new arena open no later than 2020 (maybe 2018 if they start next year). You aren't wrong about the timing but if this one blows the Peake out of the water, then we'll see it coming.

Note: not saying it will. I think we have a great arena. We'll have to see if New Orleans or Salt Lake builds a new arena in the early 2020s.

They have to start building by 2017 or the owners can back out. That would put a new arena open no later than 2020 (maybe 2018 if they start next year). You aren't wrong about the timing but if this one blows the Peake out of the water, then we'll see it coming.

Note: not saying it will. I think we have a great arena. We'll have to see if New Orleans or Salt Lake builds a new arena in the early 2020s.

Oh, I did not mean they were trying to start construction now, I meant it sounds like they are trying to get an agreement out of the city supporting a new building in the near future, which so far has not made any public progress.

A minor upgrade to the Bradley Center will extend the life of the Bucks for a few years.. They don't want to have to endure another loss of a major league franchise ( MLB: Braves relocated to Atlanta in 1966). Wisconsin's largest city was awarded an MLB expansion franchise (Brewers) in 1970.

The recent remodel of the BMO Harris Bradley Center was just a 'band aid' fix. Milwaukee would not want to lose their beloved Bucks; it will take some bucks to keep the 'Bucks' in Milwaukee.


Silver had just completed a tour of the Bradley Center, and he found several major issues that plague the arena, despite recent renovations:

"At the end of the day compared to other modern arenas in the league, this arena is a few hundred thousand square feet too small," Silver said. "It doesn't have the sort of back-of-house space you need, doesn't have the kinds of amenities we need.

"It doesn't have the right sort of upper bowl/lower bowl (seating) configuration for the teams frankly that Milwaukee wants to compete against," he said.The Milwaukee Bucks' Bradley Center problem - SBNation.com (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/9/19/4748154/bradley-center-milwaukee-bucks-new-arena)

Milwaukee knows that the 25-year old BMO Harris Bradley Center will have to be replaced.

Cities that are on Adam Silver's 'short list' for relocation include: Kansas City, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Richmond, Rochester, St. Louis and Seattle; several of these cities are overextended markets. Louisville would become a nice 'breakthrough' market with the 20,000-seat KFC Yum Center for NBA relocation since they do have a new arena in place. Raleigh would become an overextended market with the NHL and the NBA in the same building.

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NBA in OKC

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As we monitor the situation with the Milwaukee Bucks in need of a new venue; it won't hurt to plan ahead.

When 'The Peake' becomes obsolete, it could play a role with the new convention center complex. The old Cox Convention Center would be a nice parcel for a new arena post 2020.

Note: Oklahoma City will be safe for now until 'The Peake' reaches its prime sometime after 2020. A future MAPS referendum is a voter initiative finance vehicle which could decide a new quality arena for OKC post Chesapeake Energy Arena. This could involve some help from the current primary tenant...

Oh, I did not mean they were trying to start construction now, I meant it sounds like they are trying to get an agreement out of the city supporting a new building in the near future, which so far has not made any public progress.

Right. I believe if a deal isn't struck by 2017 the owners can legally remove themselves from the team. I'm assuming the NBA would step in and sell it to someone who will relocate to another area.

It'll be interesting to see how arenas evolve over the next 10-15 years and how that will influence the kind of building we'll be asked to build.

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Oklahoma City Barons
Oklahoma City Blue
Oklahoma City Energy FC
Oklahoma City RedHawks
Oklahoma City Thunder

Thank you for all the things you do in your Oklahoma City Community.

Mark Cuban's suggests NBA realignment.


In Cuban's plan, the Mavs, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans would move to the Eastern Conference. The Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks would move to the West.

Mark Cuban of Dallas Mavericks -- Conference realignment could benefit NBA - ESPN Dallas (http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/11943941/mark-cuban-dallas-mavericks-conference-realignment-benefit-nba?ex_cid=espnapi_public)

Mark Cuban's suggests NBA realignment.



Mark Cuban of Dallas Mavericks -- Conference realignment could benefit NBA - ESPN Dallas (http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/11943941/mark-cuban-dallas-mavericks-conference-realignment-benefit-nba?ex_cid=espnapi_public)

I generally like the idea, but why even use the conferences for playoff seeding? What about just seeding 1-16 irregardless of conference?

Mark Cuban's suggests NBA realignment.



Mark Cuban of Dallas Mavericks -- Conference realignment could benefit NBA - ESPN Dallas (http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/11943941/mark-cuban-dallas-mavericks-conference-realignment-benefit-nba?ex_cid=espnapi_public)

I generally like the idea, but why even use the conferences for playoff seeding? What about just seeding 1-16 irregardless of conference?

I generally like the idea, but why even use the conferences for playoff seeding? What about just seeding 1-16 irregardless of conference?

Unless they got rid of divisions too, then you may have to skip a few numbers to begin with.

I'd be ok with keeping the division format, letting the division winner in the playoffs (so 6 of 16), then bringing in the remaining 10 teams by record. I would not give the division winners home court unless their records warrant it though.

The problem is when you realign, you never know how teams are going to be in the future. Once Timmy, Manu, Parker and Pop retire, the Spurs could be terrible. The Rockets could go no where but the first round of the playoffs with Harden and Howard and that is it. Rose is injury prone and could do that for the rest of his career. God forbid KD goes to Washington and Russ to LA and we are in the non-playoff teams again. Detroit could end up getting some great picks and build a good team. The point is, the only reason to realign is based on geography.

Division 1: Clips, Lakers, Sacramento, Portland and Golden State
Division 2: OKC, Dallas, Utah, Phoenix and Denver
Division 3: SA, Houston, Memphis, Atlanta and New Orleans
Division 4: Miami, Orlando, Charlotte, Washington and Philly
Division 5: NYC, Brookyn, Toronto, Boston and Cleveland
Division 6: Detroit, Indy, Chicago, Bucks and Minnesota

I like this proposal: This proposal will fix conference imbalance and the NBA schedule - SBNation.com (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/11/26/7280545/nba-schedule-reform-regions-map-playoffs)

9598

I agree, the conferences are useless. They are hardly geographically separated these days. And with modern era money and travel, it is not difficult to jump back and forth during playoffs.

Something needs to be done, though. The West is ten times more competitive than the East. Right now, the East's leader would be the 6th seed in the West. It is a joke over there.

I like this proposal: This proposal will fix conference imbalance and the NBA schedule - SBNation.com (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/11/26/7280545/nba-schedule-reform-regions-map-playoffs)

9598

Switch the Wizards and Hornets, otherwise that Southeast conference looks awfully suspect.

The Big West would be one tough region:

Arizona:

Phoenix Suns

Colorado:

Denver Nuggets

Oklahoma:

Oklahoma City Thunder

Texas:

Dallas Mavericks
Houston Rockets
San Antonio Spurs


http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/sports/9598d1417491725t-national-basketball-association-5-regions-map.0.jpg

Like this plan; however, would you continue with the NBA All Star Classic?


NBA All Star Classic

East: Atlantic, Southeast, Divide the Lakes Region (Detroit, Cleveland, Indiana)

vs.

West: Divide the Lakes Region (Chicago, Milwaukee Minnesota), Big West, Pacific.

Something needs to be done, though. The West is ten times more competitive than the East. Right now, the East's leader would be the 6th seed in the West. It is a joke over there.

That said, there is one thing that any team can do to improve their lot: get good.

2015 NBA All Star Ballot by Sprint:
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NBA All-Star Balloting 2015 presented by Sprint begins | NBA.com (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/12/11/2015-all-star-ballot-official-release/)

Register & vote, if you participated in the ballot last season, your e-mail & pass word should work...

WITWI: What's wrong with this?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfdrP7QX9PM&feature=player_embedded
The Thunder vs. Minnesota T-Wolves game in Minneapolis was one of the worst officiated.
Members of that officiating crew should have been disciplined.

As you watch this guy develop, it looks as though he's on the verge of becoming a great inside post player. One observation you can't ignore about Steven Adams:


This guy is tough as steel.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrrwkewwQ2w&feature=player_detailpage

He's been punched, pushed, kicked, grabbed, shoved, clawed & scratched; no matter what they try to do to him: it's like a mosquito pushing a train--it didn't mean a thing.

Steven Adams (15 points @ Spurs) is developing his inside post game; it has helped complement Serge Ibaka outside shots from the 3-point line.

When K.D. returns...

http://www.thunderfans.com/vforum/images/smilies/okc.gif WATCHOUT THUNDER!

He also put Tim Duncan on a poster.

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plus a nice, non-called foul.

Adams is my fav OKC big, he just needs to work on his free-throws and develop a reliable post move (I can see he is working on this, though. woo-hoo).

Milwaukee Bucks' new arena would cost an estimated $450-$500 million, it would be funded by:


1. $220 million in bonds that would be funded by projected growth from NBA players income taxes.
2. New owners bought the team last April and have promised to contribute $150 million toward the new arena.
3. Ex-U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl (former owner) has promised $100 million of his own money to help replace the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
4. The revenue collected in the enumerated items 1-3 would result in the arena being paid off in 2046.

Plan to help fund Milwaukee Bucks' new arena proposed by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12236514/plan-help-fund-milwaukee-bucks-new-arena-proposed-wisconsin-governor-scott-walker)

2046? That's 30 years if the arena breaks ground in 2015-16.

Oklahoma City is blessed to have the Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) support from our citizens.

Adam Silver says the NBA has 'to make a change' to its playoff format


NBA commissioner Adam Silver has picked a good season to go on record about restructuring the NBA’s playoff bracket...

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/adam-silver-says-the-nba--need-s--to-make-a-change--in-its-playoff-format-232835099.html

Every important NBA trade rumor in one place. Deadline: 3 pm today.

Keep up with the madness of the NBA trade deadline right here.

Every important NBA trade rumor in one place - SBNation.com (http://www.sbnation.com/2015/2/18/7510475/nba-trade-rumors-list-deadline-tracker)

^ I believe that deadline time is 2:00 pm today local time.

Thunder trade talk trending for Brook Lopez:


Could involve Jackson, Perkins & Smith...

Brooklyn Nets, Oklahoma City Thunder working on trade involving Brook Lopez, Reggie Jackson - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12347405/brooklyn-nets-oklahoma-city-thunder-working-trade-involving-brook-lopez-reggie-jackson)

Checking out the sports page for the NY Daily News, there are two articles discussing the Nets making personnel moves. Neither article mentions Lopez. One article mentions moving Joe Johnson and the other brings up the possibility of Garnett going back to Minnesota.

Thunder trade talk trending for Brook Lopez:


Could involve Jackson, Perkins & Smith...

Brooklyn Nets, Oklahoma City Thunder working on trade involving Brook Lopez, Reggie Jackson - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12347405/brooklyn-nets-oklahoma-city-thunder-working-trade-involving-brook-lopez-reggie-jackson)

From your cited article: " One[issue] would be the Nets getting an assurance that Jackson would be interested in signing an extension when he becomes a restricted free agent this summer." Based on prior stories of Reggie wanting to play for a contending team, this seems like a wide gap to overcome. Other moves by the Nets could make the contender issue even wider.

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Meet the new members of the Oklahoma City Thunder:

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Enes Kanter, Center - 6' 11", 245 lbs - Age 22 13.8 PPG, 7.8 RPG, .

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D.J. Augustin, Point Guard - 6' 0", 183 lbs - Age 27 10.6 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 1.9 APG .

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Kyle Singler, Small Forward - 6' 8", 228 lbs - Age 26 7.1 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 1.2 APG.

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Steve Novak, Small Forward - 6' 10", 225 - Age 31 2.2 PPG, 0.7 RPG.

Oklahoma City Thunder took a dump...




Now, if you’re going to task me with figuring out which of these moves was the best for the team, it won’t take very long at all. The best thing the Thunder did yesterday was send Jackson packing. It’s not even up for debate.

Now, the Thunder can move forward with a locker room full of players seemingly relieved by the front office’s latest trades. They no longer have to worry about one player putting his needs and demands above the team’s goals. They realize how much damage they could do even as an eighth seed in the postseason, and now they can focus on this and this alone.

Dumping Reggie Jackson was Oklahoma City Thunder?s Best Trade Deadline Move | RantSports (http://www.rantsports.com/nba/2015/02/20/dumping-reggie-jackson-was-oklahoma-city-thunders-best-trade-deadline-move/)

Oklahoma City Thunder took a dump...





Dumping Reggie Jackson was Oklahoma City Thunder?s Best Trade Deadline Move | RantSports (http://www.rantsports.com/nba/2015/02/20/dumping-reggie-jackson-was-oklahoma-city-thunders-best-trade-deadline-move/)

Dumping Jackson was a great move. Watching and listening to national NBA media, it's pretty clear most think like the guy you linked to - Oklahoma City had the best day in the Trade Deadline. Once in the playoffs, we'll look back on this as a pivotal day.

A farewell message to Reggie Jackson:


"If you work for a man, in heaven's name work for him. If he pays you wages which supply you bread and butter, work for him; speak well of him; stand by him, and stand by the institution he represents. If put to a pinch, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness. If you must vilify, condemn, and eternally disparage, resign your position, and when you are outside, damn to your heart's content, but as long as you are part of the institution do not condemn it. If you do that, you are loosening the tendrils that are holding you to the institution, and at the first high wind that comes along, you will be uprooted and blown away, and will probably never know the reason why."--Elbert Hubbard

Good luck Reggie Jackson with your new assignment in Detroit...

Looks like durant will be sitting out tonight due to foot pain .. and Bosh is out for the season for the heat with blood clots in his lungs. That can't be good.

Thought that I would share some comments from the Dallas Mavericks posters from GDT: Mavs (36-19) at Thunder (28-25) - Page 4 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums (http://www.dallas-mavs.com/vb/showthread.php?t=39216&page=4)

Thursday, February 19, Final: Oklahoma City Thunder 104 - Dallas Mavericks 89


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I don't want to sound like a broken record, but the offense isn't working on any level. And it hasn't looked sharp for a while. And it isn't just on Rondo. Players just look shockingly passive or deer in headlights like "oh, I'm supposed to make a play?"

If they could just start making some long range shots, It might loosen up the lane. When your shots aren't falling, they're not falling.

Chuck makes a good point about the Reggie Jackson trade. Getting rid of him really gives OKC a lift.

This thing has to gel. We have such a new roster - these are growing pains. I think we had 11 new players this year. We're right in the mix of things in an incredibly stacked western conference. Plus Rondo missed significant playing time. It's just one game.

this game is over, can't get a shot, can't get a rebound, stupid turnovers, no reaction

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Russell Westbrook is too damn good

Westbrook's gonna cause his team to implode someday.

I'm going to have a damn heart attack. My hatred for all things Oklahoma run deep.

The more I watch Westbrook the more I think he's the best player on the Thunder

Nick collison gets away with murder

Rajon Rondo ignores Rick Carlisle, who screams at and benches him...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mO48ds7q0U&feature=player_detailpage
What did Rondo say to Rick Carlisle?

2014-15 Season of the NBA injury bug...

Injuries Becoming Unfortunate Theme of 2014-15 NBA Season

Injuries Becoming Unfortunate Theme of 2014-15 NBA Season | Bleacher Report (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2376691-injuries-becoming-unfortunate-theme-of-2014-15-nba-season)

Rajon Rondo ignores Rick Carlisle, who screams at and benches him...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mO48ds7q0U&feature=player_detailpage
What did Rondo say to Rick Carlisle?

He told him to 'F' Off. That's why he was benched.

This was a very bad and unfortunate exchange between Rondo & Carlisle. The Dallas Mavericks' rumor mill continues to boil as it is suggested that 'both' Rondo & Carlisle will be out of Dallas next season.

This was a very bad and unfortunate exchange between Rondo & Carlisle. The Dallas Mavericks' rumor mill continues to boil as it is suggested that 'both' Rondo & Carlisle will be out of Dallas next season.

Where did you read that about Carlisle? He is one of the best coaches in the NBA and absolutely beloved by players, management, and the city.

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New Oklahoma City Thunder uniforms will make their home debut Sunday, March 8 against Toronto Raptors.


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New Oklahoma City Thunder uniforms will make their home debut Sunday, March 8 against Toronto Raptors.


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I'm sorry the white ones look like pajamas.

Turrible.

I actually kind of like them. Not sure why everyone hates the sleeves. Every other sport in the world wears sleeves on their jerseys. Anyway, about time we got a jersey that says OKC on it.

I hate the sleeve jerseys. A sad attempt by the NBA to get sales for "dad" jerseys.

They are pretty underwhelming. I wish it just said "OKC" in blue or orange instead of the logo. They look whiter than the USMNT kit

Those jerseys are bad. Just bad. Spurs are worse! But I agree with FightTheGoodFight - NBA revenue generator.

I actually kind of like them. Not sure why everyone hates the sleeves. Every other sport in the world wears sleeves on their jerseys. Anyway, about time we got a jersey that says OKC on it.

People tend to push back a lot on any changes in the look of their sports team, a major part of why people like the team is memories of it and for many the times watching with friends and family.

Though there are a lot of cases where you are going from something that has been refined over decades to look as good whatever article of clothing is going to look in team colors and fans have gotten over it's weak points, to something new where the flaws are much more up front and open for criticism.

I thought the blue alternates were fine and kinda like them. Can't say same with these!:tongue:

They are pretty underwhelming. I wish it just said "OKC" in blue or orange instead of the logo. They look whiter than the USMNT kit

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The first two jerseys were not very popular. They have grown on the fan base. The new jerseys will probably follow the same path, as we experienced with the Thunder dark blue jerseys with the vertical Thunder letters.

My experience as an NBA fan; the short sleeve jerseys look odd (unorthodox). Is this the new trend or fashion for the NBA?

If there is any saving grace, IMHO they look better than the short-sleeve jerseys on display by the rest of the NBA's 29 teams.

I'd like to see a win/loss breakdown on the navy road alternates. I'm convinced they're cursed and that the Thunder's record is disproportionately worse in them.

At the risk of sounding silly, was I the only one who thought the pictures of the unveiling of the new alternate looked like a page from a Sears catalog selling kids pajamas?

I love the blue alternate. But these just don't do it for me.