Former Sonics Executive Bob Whitsitt on NBA Expansion to Seattle

About this episode

Bob Whitsitt discusses NBA expansion and the potential for a new team in Seattle.

Former Sonics Executive Bob Whitsitt joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the state of NBA expansion, how optimistic he feels about Seattle getting a new team soon, what is going on down in Portland and the low chances of the Blazers moving, the money inside all of this movement, the issues with the current NBA product and how if can get better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Softy, Dick Fain

Guest: Bob Whitsitt

Topics covered

• NBA expansion
• Seattle sports
• Bob Whitsitt
• Blazers
• NBA product issues

Keywords

• NBA
• Seattle
• Bob Whitsitt
• Blazers
• expansion
• sports
• Portland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NBA, Blazers

Places: Seattle, Portland

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