
Seattle should forgive the NBA? After David Stern demonstrates contrition
Before rushing excitedly into something again, Seattle has to draw serious lessons from past dealings with the league. And doesn't Stern have some amends of his own to make?
Art Thiel is co-founder of Sportspressnw.com and a former sports columnist for The Seattle Post-Intelligencer. His latest book, “Russell Wilson: Standing Tall,” is available on amazon.com. Fo
Before rushing excitedly into something again, Seattle has to draw serious lessons from past dealings with the league. And doesn't Stern have some amends of his own to make?
Private money could bring Seattle pro basketball and hockey. But which rich guy has the sense of humor to risk ending up looking like the chump who put millions into a team that becomes the lamest ticket in town?
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