Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost Its Team

Episode 4: How Oklahoma City Became the Home of the Sonics

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March 25
29 min

Hosts

Jordan Ritter Conn

About the episode

Oklahoma City prepares for a major league opportunity. But will the NBA bite?

Host: Jordan Ritter Conn
Producers: Noah Malale, Isaac Lee, Kara Kornhaber, Karan Nevatia, Catherine St. Louis, Jonathan Hirsch and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Scott Somerville and Vikram Patel

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How the Hornets and Hurricane Katrina Paved the Way for the OKC Thunder

Before the Sonics Went to OKC, the Hornets Did

Episode 4 of ‘Sonic Boom’ explores how Oklahoma City became a temporary home for the New Orleans team—and eventually a permanent home for the NBA

Jordan Ritter Conn