DT Getting Ready for NBA Playoffs

[Pete]

Also for the Barons...

Wonder what Devon Tower will do? Perhaps fire up the LED lights??

[metro]

Great post Pete. Can't wait!!

[MDot]

The Thunder banner on the Oklahoma Tower is new. Definately interested to see how that turns out.

I'm excited to see this stuff once it all goes up simply because it means it's that time of year again.

[HOT ROD]

he^^ Yeah!!!

[Pete]

That banner on Oklahoma Tower is going to be HUGE!

Really great to see such a coordinated effort by a bunch of different downtown owners/entities. There is lots to be said for the unifying power of pro sports franchise.

[Jchaser405]

I'm glad the Barons are getting some love for their accomplishments. Huge year for OKC!

[Skyline]

What nothing going up on First National Tower?

[BDP]

What nothing going up on First National Tower?

Maybe a For Sale sign?

I kid.

They should just do blue and orange lights. That's cooler than any banner they could do, imo.

[Bullbear]

Maybe a For Sale sign?

I kid.

They should just do blue and orange lights. That's cooler than any banner they could do, imo.

I agree some great lighting on the building would be awesome. the current lights however need replaced.. maybe in future "reno" they will get some great LED Color wash lights to change the top of the building with events and seasons.. I would love to see that

[Pete]

Aren't the P180 lights all LED's? Is it possible to change the spectrum of them?

Not sure if they went with LED's for the new street lights (I know this was discussed) but even if they did, I'm sure they bought single-color fixtures.

[OKCisOK4me]

Personally, I think that banner on the Oklahoma Tower looks gawdy....

I thought FNC just recently got new lights?? They rotate different colors as I've seen the tower lit in blue on the corners...

[Bellaboo]

Personally, I think that banner on the Oklahoma Tower looks gawdy....

I doubt they cover the windows (and the vent) on the Oklahoma Tower. This banner has no deminsions on it like the others. Probably someone playing around.

[MDot]

I doubt they cover the windows (and the vent) on the Oklahoma Tower. This banner has no deminsions on it like the others. Probably someone playing around.

If it does cover the windows, I would hate to be working in one of the offices that is covered.

[BoulderSooner]

I doubt they cover the windows (and the vent) on the Oklahoma Tower. This banner has no deminsions on it like the others. Probably someone playing around.

it does they just were not printed on the pic ... 144' by 180'

[Pete]

I believe the Thunder actually pay for the banners.

I guess Chase wasn't interested.

[Bellaboo]

I believe the Thunder actually pay for the banners.

I guess Chase wasn't interested.

The playoff banners from the Cox Center are recycled by the Thunder in the summer. I bought several of these this past fall. They cut the material to make a pretty cool laptop carrying bag. They sell these for $5.00 each at the Thunder store. These are some kind of vinyl, but look great with the different print patterns. They sow a small 'property of the OKC Thunder' patch on the corner of the case, with the recycled symbol. I bought 5 of them and gave away as Christmas gifts.

[kevinpate]

The playoff banners from the Cox Center are recycled by the Thunder in the summer. I bought several of these this past fall. They cut the material to make a pretty cool laptop carrying bag. They sell these for $5.00 each at the Thunder store. These are some kind of vinyl, but look great with the different print patterns. They sow a small 'property of the OKC Thunder' patch on the corner of the case, with the recycled symbol. I bought 5 of them and gave away as Christmas gifts.

Dinna know that. Cute lil' novelty gift idea.

[SoonerBoy18]

Even though we were not the first nba franchise to do the "blue outs, white outs, etc" but ever since we played the lakers in the 1st round, lots of nba teams started doing what OKC did by putting the same shirts in the seats, and I even notice the Atlanta fans were "copying" thunder fans by standing until the hawks make their first basket. So is it true when I say, No other NBA city supports their team more than Oklahoma City?

[Lafferty Daniel]

Even though we were not the first nba franchise to do the "blue outs, white outs, etc" but ever since we played the lakers in the 1st round, lots of nba teams started doing what OKC did by putting the same shirts in the seats, and I even notice the Atlanta fans were "copying" thunder fans by standing until the hawks make their first basket. So is it true when I say, No other NBA city supports their team more than Oklahoma City?

I'm guessing you're pretty young. There are tons of teams who stand until the first basket is made. We did it when I was at OSU, which was before the Thunder got here, and they did it long before I was there.

[Urbanized]

The banners covering windows are most likely similar to what is on bus wraps; you can see out but not in. When you're on the inside looking out it's like looking through a screened window. ACM@UCO had banners like this since inception covering the 4th floor windows. Though they recently replaced with more permanent signage on the brick on a couple of facades, the window-covering banner is still in place on the north facade. Looks fine from the inside.

[BDP]

I guess Chase wasn't interested.

From what I've heard, it would have to be a banner of James Cotter himself for it to be considered. ; )

[HOT ROD]

it IS great to see both of OKC's pro teams getting to the playoffs, and some LOVE. Although it is interesting that the Barons are getting banners on city owned buildings while Thunder's banners are on private towers. ...

[HOT ROD]

i remember during the 2010 Olympics, Vancouver had many skyscrapers wrapped. Of course, this is far more expensive than banners; so it depends on if OKC will get wraps or banners.

it would be a bit difficult to wrap Chase Tower due to all of the white beams that go up the entire building. Leadership and Oklahoma Tower are OBVIOUSLY the easiest to wrap.

Judging from the renderings, it looks like OKC will just get banners this time. But hopefully, as OKC Thunder continues to make the playoffs we can see a wrap or two for OK tower and Leadership.

I totally agree about the lighting of FNC, they should change colours of the lights and I'd like to see the beacon come back too. ... On that note, why isn't Sandridge required to have aviation market beacons on top? It sure would add to the skyline without them lighting their building IMO, as the beacons would at least help one identify the otherwise dark skyscraper. Ditto that for City Place and Leadership.

[Spartan]

How do we lose to Cleveland while the city is gearing up downtown to get it ready for a deep run into the playoffs?

[Lafferty Daniel]

How do we lose to Cleveland while the city is gearing up downtown to get it ready for a deep run into the playoffs?

The same way that Michael Jordan and the Bulls didn't win every single game they played.

Every team has off days. And it looked like we didn't care or have energy from the start.