Update on Last Two SoDo Arena Meetings
Sonics Guy and the original Sonics Guy: Lenny Wilkens. Wilkens is a legend in Seattle.
The first meeting I was able to attend was simply amazing. The face of the organization to get a team here is Chris Hansen–a hedge fund manager who lives in San Fran but has fond memories of watching hoops while growing up in Seattle–was nothing short of spectacular. As he was peppered with questions for about 45 minutes his answers were measured,solid and well thought out. The committee tried in several ways to get Mr. Hansen to divulge who the other financiers were he kept that information close to the vest, but rest assured he has other… Continue reading | 7 Comments
Sonics Guy’s Southern Pilgrimage: Portland vs. Oklahoma City

February 6th: Big day ahead, but no set plans but to be at the rally.
My plans for today were to leave around 9 AM. Head to Portland just after rush hour to avoid traffic and get to Portland around 11 AM. Then get some lunch and spend a leisurely afternoon at Powell’s Books and hit Voodoo Donut. I also thought I would just buy a ticket when I was down there. Well you know how the best laid plans go. I texted my buddy Jason, he said he would like to tag along, I was like “the more the merrier.” I was now in a holding pattern as he got… Continue reading




