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Originally Posted by Kevin
Clay Bennett's family has been involved in Oklahoma City since his wife's great-great grandfather reputedly packed up his brothel in Denver (I can't verify that, but I have heard it), moved to OKC and started up a Newspaper. I've never met the man, but I know many who do. He's by all accounts a pretty decent person.
As far as having his hand out, the city has already provided him with an arena built in '95, which is getting a $150M makeover this Summer, courtesy of a recent bond issue.
I'm sure he'll be back for more cash -- and I'm also quite sure that the people of Oklahoma City will happily fork it over. We've had some pretty good success with public works projects over the last couple of decades and many see an NBA franchise as confirmation that our sales tax and bond dollars have been well-spent.
As far as Bennett ever turning a profit on that team, considering the amount he is out at this point (350M for the purchase of the team and up to 75M to move), that's probably not going to happen for awhile.
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You are so ridiculous it's hilarious.
OKC is filled with a bunch of idiots if they think their tax dollars are well spent on this and you are amazing for thinking someone just LOVES losing money on a sports team. Heck if you love losing money so much why don't you offer to purchase some of the liabilities off Bennett...I'm sure since it's so unprofitable he'd gladly turn it over to you.
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