Anyone tuning in to watch Game 3 of the 1996 NBA Finals may remember Seattle for being where the Bulls stormed to a 3-0 series lead, but then dropped two games to necessitate the clinching back in Chicago.
I remember Seattle for pickup hoops.
There aren’t many things better than covering an NBA Finals at age 28. But covering an NBA Finals at age 28 with full reign of either Key Arena or the SuperSonics’ practice facility on a daily basis would qualify.
Yes, the SuperSonics opened their game arena or practice facility to select media members throughout the NBA Finals for some legendary pickup runs.