TITLE: Gary Payton II Expresses Interest in Future Seattle NBA Expansion Team
SLUG: gary-payton-ii-seattle-nba-expansion-interest
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Guard Gary Payton II said he wants to take part in any future NBA expansion franchise awarded to Seattle.
The statement signals Payton II’s desire to maintain a connection with the city that previously hosted the SuperSonics until their relocation to Oklahoma City in 2008. Details on the specific role he hopes to play were not disclosed.
The NBA has not announced a formal expansion timeline, but league officials have repeatedly acknowledged Seattle as a strong candidate should expansion be approved.
Source: Hoops Wire
