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NBA Teams - Seattle SuperSonics Team Profile

By Dennis Velasco, About.com

Introduction:

The SuperSonics entered the NBA for the 1967-68 season and are the only major pro sports franchise to bring a championship title to the city of Seattle, winning the NBA championship in 1979.

Arena Stats:

Name: KeyArena
Opened: 1962
Capacity: 17,072
Defining Characteristic(s): KeyArena is located north of downtown Seattle on the grounds of Seattle Center. It was previously known as the Seattle Center Coliseum until Key Bank purchased the naming rights. The court sits 35 feet below street level.

Brief History:

Founded: 1967
First NBA Championship: 1979
Last NBA Championship: 1979
Other NBA Championships: None
Number of Conference Championships: Three
Number of Division Championships: Four
Number of Playoff Appearances: 22

Hall of Fame Players:

  • Lenny Wilkens

Ticket Prices and Buying Tickets:

Lowest: $9.00
Highest: $2,300.00

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