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How OKC Thunder got its name: A look at NBA team’s brand journey and names they rejected
When the Seattle SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008, the franchise needed a new identity, but OKC Thunder wasn't ...
Detroit Free Press20d
How the OKC Thunder got Its name — and the wild names not chosen - Detroit Free Press
Sonics officials and chairman Clay Bennett suggested leaving the team's name and colors in Seattle to help negotiate a way out of the team’s lease with Key Arena. "Certainly, I think at the end ...
USA Today20d
How the OKC Thunder got Its name — and the wild names not chosen - USA TODAY
Sonics officials and chairman Clay Bennett suggested leaving the team's name and colors in Seattle to help negotiate a way out of the team’s lease with Key Arena. "Certainly, I think at the end ...
Columbus Dispatch20d
How the OKC Thunder got Its name — and the wild names not chosen - The Columbus Dispatch
Sonics officials and chairman Clay Bennett suggested leaving the team's name and colors in Seattle to help negotiate a way out of the team’s lease with Key Arena. "Certainly, I think at the end ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel20d
How the OKC Thunder got Its name — and the wild names not chosen - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Sonics officials and chairman Clay Bennett suggested leaving the team's name and colors in Seattle to help negotiate a way out of the team’s lease with Key Arena. "Certainly, I think at the end ...
USA Today20d
How the OKC Thunder got Its name — and the wild names not chosen
When the Seattle SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008, the franchise needed a new identity to reflect its new home, and the Oklahoma City Thunder was born. The choice makes sense.
Austin American-Statesman20d
How the OKC Thunder got Its name — and the wild names not chosen - Austin American-Statesman
Sonics officials and chairman Clay Bennett suggested leaving the team's name and colors in Seattle to help negotiate a way out of the team’s lease with Key Arena. "Certainly, I think at the end ...