Sonics

This is a long-standing emotional battle for me. What to do with the Oklahoma City Thunder? I love Kevin Durant. I love his diversified game. I love his ability to shoot over a defense, handle the ball, accelerate to the rim, his good-guy personality...

Only one non-Seattle athlete has really cracked the mold: Allen Iverson. Quite frankly: If you are an athlete that doesn't have a tie to Seattle, I haven't had much time for you historically. Ken Griffey Jr. is my all-time favorite athlete, Edgar Martinez, Jay Buhner, Ichiro, Felix Hernandez, Kyle Seager -- all former or current Mariners that I love...