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Published: July 2, 2009
Oklahoma City Thunder marks its first anniversary
Berry Tramel
Clay Bennett walked into a restaurant in L.A.’s Staples Center three years ago. At the bar sat Lakers owner Jerry Buss .

Bennett was on a tour to meet NBA owners, seeking approval from the board of governors to purchase the Seattle SuperSonics .

Buss, one of the most flamboyant men who run major-leagues sports, had a word of advice for Bennett: "I just want you to make damn sure you know what...

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