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>>200583 I genuinely think that Bennett bought the team at Stern's bequest as a ploy to make Seattle cave and build a new arena -- Seattle wouldn't play ball with local owners, but maybe they'd buckle if there was a real threat of relocation looming.
The Sonics would have a decent venue, Bennet would be rewarded with the Grizzlies or Hornets, and the NBA would remain in the 12th TV market.
Things didn't work out that way, of course, but I believe that was the original intention.
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