Stern impressed by city's support

 
By Darnell Mayberry and Berry Tramel
Published: March 6, 2008

One day after Oklahoma City citizens passed a temporary 1-cent sales tax to fund Ford Center renovations, NBA Commissioner David Stern commended the city's overwhelming support and reiterated his belief that the Seattle SuperSonics appear destined for Oklahoma City.

"I think it's a strong sign of support for the NBA , and we're gratified by it,” Stern told Salt Lake City reporters Wednesday night before th...


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