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Get prepared, Seattle … the NBA is returning — a minimum of, that’s according to Gary Payton, who informs TMZ Sports he really thinks the Association is getting ready to put a team back in the city quickly.
The NBA legend stated he feels it’ll all come as part of a growth effort in the next 2 or 3 years.
Payton discussed … he believes NBA commissioner Adam Silver will include 2 groups to the league, one in Las Vegas — and the other in Seattle. He stated he figures it’ll all decrease around 2025.
“I think it’s gonna happen,” The Glove stated. “I think us and Vegas should be a good starting point for what the NBA wants to do.”
Of course, the league utilized to have a team in Seattle — Payton bet it for 13 of his 18 NBA seasons — however it moved the franchise to Oklahoma City following the 2007-08 season.
Seattle essentials have actually been craving a return of the SuperSonics nearly since — with even Russell Wilson defending it throughout his time as the Seahawks’ quarterback.
Payton informs us he’s doing whatever he can to help with the relocation … stating he’s currently had speak about possibly being associated with the brand-new ownership group.
“I’m already in the works with that,” he stated.
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In the meantime, Payton’s remaining hectic in business world, just recently partnering with Kudo Snacks to bring healthy foods to household table.
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