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Iconic Sonics celebrates the history of the great Seattle SuperSonics, including the team’s journey and experiences in Seattle. It explores the stars and stories that made NBA basketball in Seattle legendary. Here in 2025, we're also looking closer at the anticipated return of the Sonics and the NBA to Seattle. Our Hosts and Guests are diving into topics including the NBA Expansion process and timeline, the ownership group and more! Iconic Sonics is presented by Rise Above with additional partners including the Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Epic Seats, The Edgewater Hotel, the Hall Group and Simply Seattle.
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April 18, 2025
<p>On September 25, 1997, one of the most shocking trades in NBA history included Seattle SuperSonics legend Shawn Kemp, traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and rising star Vin Baker going to the Pacific Northwest. More than two decades later, these two former All-Stars sat down together for the first time to reflect on that pivotal moment in their careers.<br /> <br /> In this exclusive episode, recorded live from Seattle's Edgewater Hotel in February 2025, Kemp and Baker talk about the day of the trade, what it felt like to be swapped for one another and how their careers unfolded in the years since. They share behind-the-scenes stories about going head-to-head on the court, their experiences playing in front of the passionate Seattle crowd, and how the trade shaped their legacies.<br /> <br /> <span class="im">The conversation also dives deep into their personal journeys, including battles with addiction, the path to recovery, and life after basketball. They talk about what they’re up to now, including Vin’s work with the Milwaukee Bucks and the <a href="https://www.vinbakerrecovery.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Recovery Centers</a> he’s opening—starting in Wisconsin—to support others on their own healing journeys.<br /> <br /></span>Special thanks to <a href= "https://www.edgewaterhotel.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">The Edgewater Hotel</a> for hosting us, and to the <a href="https://www.swinomishcasinoandlodge.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Swinomish Casino and Lodge</a> for sponsoring this conversation. This episode was co-produced with our friends at <a href="https://www.whereweconverge.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Converge Media</a>. And of course, thank you to <a href= "https://www.seattlenbafans.com/">Seattle NBA Fans</a>, our additional partners and the entire Seattle hoops community for riding together with us as we continue this journey toward the eventual return of the NBA to the Emerald City.</p>
April 14, 2025
<div>In this episode of "3 Things," Danny Ball breaks down the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament and first-round matchups with bold picks, spicy takes, and a few Coach Carter references for good measure.<br /> <br /> We kick things off with the state of the basketball scene in the Pacific Northwest, followed by a quick recap of the regular season, then we fly through every first round series — East to West.<br /> <br /> This episode is sponsored by our friends, the <a href= "https://www.swinomishcasinoandlodge.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Swinomish Casino & Lodge</a>, with all odds powered by their brand-new BetRivers Sportsbook. Please gamble responsibly. For help you can call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER or visit <a href="http://1800gamblerchat.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://1800gamblerchat.org&source=gmail&ust=1744754969530000&usg=AOvVaw0fk2vzq2xZvjdcnuOLQLjs"> 1800gamblerchat.org</a>. For in-state resources contact Washington Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-547-6133 or visit their website at <a href="http://evergreencpg.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://evergreencpg.org&source=gmail&ust=1744754969530000&usg=AOvVaw1E3Z7ELPqVvo4jMiE0Y-5C">evergreencpg.org</a>.</div>
March 29, 2025
<p>Seattle sports reporter Tim Booth joins Danny Ball to talk about his experiences at the NBA Board of Governors meeting this week and Adam Silver’s subsequent press conference. He breaks down what the Commissioner said in his answer to The Question. Plus, they talk NBA expansion league in Europe, Tim's recent meeting with Shawn Kemp and Vin Baker, a timeline for the Sonics first game and more! </p> <p>Tim’s article for the Seattle Times about the league’s <a href= "https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sonics/what-nba-said-about-sonics-return-at-board-of-governors-meeting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">possible expansion</a> is out now. And here's his recent article about <a href= "https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sonics/vin-baker-with-an-assist-from-shawn-kemp-wants-to-change-lives-in-seattle/"> Shawn and Vin</a>.</p> <p>Be sure to follow us on social media & go Sonics!</p>
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