Seattle hoop heads will never get over their beloved SuperSonics deserting them, and re-locating to Oklahoma City.
The so-called “Zombie Sonics” failed to reach the postseason for the first time since 2009, and it was apparently cause for celebration in the Emerald City.
OKC thunder not-making-playoffs party hosted by Neema & Shawn Kemp tonight at Neumos with DJ Clinton Sparks pic.twitter.com/ibOsDG5CyG
— Neema Khorrami (@Mr10K) April 16, 2015
Backstage. Neumos. Ten Stacks. Clinton Sparks. Shawn Kemp. pic.twitter.com/SlGSmp1xwT
— Neema Khorrami (@Mr10K) April 17, 2015
Former Sonics great Shawn Kemp co-hosted a party Thursday night with DJ Clinton Sparks and rapper Neema Khorrami to celebrate the Thunder’s latest stumble.
Per the Seattle Times:
That’s right, Emerald City hoops fans can breathe easy once again knowing the Larry O’Brien Trophy will not be hoisted by Clay Bennett in Oklahoma City this year. Entering (Wednesday) night, the Thunder were in a heated race to capture the eighth and final seed in the Western Conference, but thanks to a New Orleans victory over San Antonio, their championship hopes were dashed once again.
And though former Sonics fans haven’t had much reason to celebrate NBA games since the team bolted to Oklahoma, the fact that their former team has been ruled out of the playoffs seems to be reason enough for a party. Sonics legend Shawn Kemp will be at Neumos co-hosting a party celebrating the Thunder’s failed playoff run and more Thursday night at Neumos on Capitol Hill in Seattle. DJ Clinton Sparks and rapper Neema will also host the event, which begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.
