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Iconic Sonics

Iconic Sonics

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 Iconic Sonics celebrates the history of the great Seattle SuperSonics, including the team’s journey and experiences in Seattle. It explores the stars and stories that made NBA basketball in Seattle legendary. Here in 2025, we're also looking closer at the anticipated return of the Sonics and the NBA to Seattle. Our Hosts and Guests are diving into topics including the NBA Expansion process and timeline, the ownership group and more! Iconic Sonics is presented by Rise Above with additional partners including the Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Epic Seats, The Edgewater Hotel, the Hall Group and Simply Seattle.658107 Basketball Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Is There Enough Talent in the NBA to Expand? With Chris Gunther from Charting Hoops

    Is There Enough Talent in the NBA to Expand? With Chris Gunther from Charting Hoops
    Jul 10 2025

    Danny Ball sits down with Chris Gunther, from Charting Hoops to discuss their latest collaboration; an analytical and cultural breakdown of how talented the NBA is currently. With the upcoming meetings between team owners in Vegas we wanted to talk about the talent dilution that would take place and this conversation covers everything from deep analytical stats, Instagram follower count to guys' you might not know had a signature shoe.

    Be sure to check out Charting Hoops and read the full breakdown here: https://chartinghoops.substack.com/p/nba-talent-show

    Follow us on IG for the latest news on NBA expansion: https://www.instagram.com/iconic_sonics/
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    22 mins
  • David Aldridge Talks NBA Expansion, Offseason News + His Love For Seattle

    David Aldridge Talks NBA Expansion, Offseason News + His Love For Seattle
    Jul 4 2025

    Hall of Fame NBA reporter David Aldridge joins host Danny Ball for a deep dive into the history and future of the league. They kick things off with a look back at the Washington Bullets’ 1978 title win over the Seattle SuperSonics and the ripple effects of franchise relocations since. From economic hurdles to expansion politics, Aldridge unpacks what it really takes for a team to move...or return.

    Follow us on IG: @iconic_sonics
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    35 mins
  • Finals Reaction, Sonics vs. Thunder and Lenny Wilkens' Statue with Dave 'Softy' Mahler

    Finals Reaction, Sonics vs. Thunder and Lenny Wilkens' Statue with Dave 'Softy' Mahler
    Jun 23 2025

    The Thunder are NBA champions and Dave 'Softy' Mahler has a lot to say about it. Kids cover your ears and Sonics fans (of age) listen up! The KJR 93.3 radio host talked with Danny Ball about the Finals, possible Sonics & Thunder rivalry, NBA expansion, and the recent announcement of Lenny Wilkens being honored with a statue in front of Climate Pledge Arena.

    Follow us on IG: @iconic_sonics

    Sponsored by Epic Seats

    Presented by Simply Seattle
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    44 mins

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