The Oklahoma City Thunder successfully extort its way to a new arena
by Sean Beckwith from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#6H492)
The Oklahoma City Thunder are getting a new arena and the team's ownership group is contributing $50 million of the $900 million tab. The reputation of owner Clay Bennett, who was responsible for killing the Seattle Supersonics, preceded him, and 71 percent of Oklahoma City voters didn't want to call his bluff, so...