There is a lot of giddiness around this purchase – perhaps more than David Stern has seen in long time. Aside from the excitement churning around Seattle welcoming back their beloved Sonics, there's a new arena which will delight the Sonics and fans alike, the revitalization of an I-5 corridor rivalry with the Portland Trail Blazers and the rumor that 'Zen Master' Phil Jackson will join the Sonics as General Manager.
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