What they’re saying
Here are what fans in each city are saying on www.NewsOK.com about a change in nickname if the Sonics move to Oklahoma City.
“1. The Inmates 2. The Freeloaders 3. The Cousins 4. The Homeless 5. The Red Dirt Lawyers 6. The Indigents 7. The Most Holier Than Thous 8. The Nosy Neighbors and of course 9. The Illegal Immigrants.”
- Kevin, Shawnee, Okla.
“I think our NBA team should be the OKC Sonics, name and all. First of all, it sounds good. Second, we have more astronauts than any other state. Third, one of our Air Force bases will most likely become a space port. Fourth, the Sonic drive-ins. It’s about time Oklahoma is known for these amazing facts. We really can do without the weather, oil and cowboy images. This state is so much more, and I can’t think of any other way to get it out than our NBA basketball team serving as ambassadors to the nation that the Sonics are Oklahoma.”
- Leslie, Edmond, Okla.
“When all is said and done, the Sonics will be in Seattle and the OKC team will be the Could-have-beens or the Should have Beens.”
- James
“I like the Outlaws, Thunderhawks, Bombers, Cattlemen, Bison, Aviators, Aggies and Wind. Let people think what they want about our great state, we don’t have anyone to impress. We love this state and we stand by our teams, and that is all that matters. Unlike Seattle, we have a lot of pride and we don’t take things for granted. This city can support a team and we have shown that.”
- Erich, Oklahoma City
“How about the OKC Swarm to play off of the success the Hornets enjoyed? They could have the Red Wasp or the Yellow Jacket as their mascot.”
- David, Crescent, Okla.
“I think that people in Seattle would suggest you call it Bennett’s Lying Rednecks!”
- Clay