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Seattle basketball reporter Percy Allen joins the Iconic Sonics Podcast for a conversation that spans the past, present and future of hoops in the Pacific Northwest.

We look back at the 2008 NBA Draft, the final draft in SuperSonics history, and revisit the selection of Russell Westbrook with the fourth overall pick. Percy also shares his perspective on the Sonics leaving Seattle 18 years ago, what that moment was like to cover and how the city has continued to rally around basketball ever since.

We also dive into the latest around the Seattle Storm, the local basketball scene and where Seattle hoops stands today.

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Former Seahawk, CBS host, lifelong Sonics fan and Seattle native Nate Burleson joins Iconic Sonics to relive some incredible Seattle sports memories.

Danny Ball is joined by special guest co-host West Coast Willie, whose deep knowledge of Seattle sports helps bring out some unbelievable stories from Nate.

Nate shares stories about growing up as a diehard Sonics fan, meeting Xavier McDaniel and Dale Ellis as a kid, buying season tickets after signing with the Seahawks, watching Kevin Durant's rookie season from just a few rows off the court, and why Gary Payton remains one of his all-time favorite athletes.

He also takes us behind the scenes of the Seahawks with stories about Mike Holmgren, Dion Branch, Randy Moss, Mike Tice, Walter Jones, Brett Favre, and the motivation that fueled one of the best seasons of his NFL career.

Plus:

• Why LeBron James is his GOAT
• The 1996 NBA Finals
• Seattle's underrated sports culture
• His dream of becoming part of the Sonics ownership group
• Why he believes Seattle never gets the respect it deserves

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On this episode of Iconic Sonics, Danny Ball sits down with longtime NBA executive, agent, and Summer League pioneer Warren LeGarie for an unforgettable conversation packed with Seattle basketball history.

Before the interview, Danny reacts to Adam Silver's comments on expansion before the start of the NBA Finals and discusses why Melinda French Gates joining One Roof Sports & Entertainment could be a major step toward NBA expansion returning to Seattle.

Then Warren shares stories from across his legendary career, including how George Karl unexpectedly became head coach of the Seattle SuperSonics, why Shawn Kemp lived with him before entering the NBA, the culture that made Seattle one of the league's favorite cities, and how NBA Summer League grew into one of basketball's biggest annual events.

Plus, Warren weighs in on NBA expansion, Las Vegas vs. Seattle, what makes a great owner, and why the Sonics still belong in the NBA.

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