NBA in OKC: Local fans are realistic about team

 
By Mike Baldwin
Published: July 20, 2008

Enough debate about the nickname.

What are fans' expectations?

Knowing the NBA team that will play in the Ford Center finished with the second worst record in the league last season, local fans are realistic.

They know time is needed to build a winning franchise.

But Oklahomans are fairly optimistic lot.

The Oklahoman conducted an online poll and talked to fans at malls, sports bars, restaura...


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