“This is an investment we need to make. Our city has been forever changed by the presence of the NBA.” - Campaign co-chair Sean Trauschke
to the city’s economic growth is evident. Our city has been forever changed by the presence of the NBA.” The Thunder’s presence provides a direct economic benefit to Oklahoma City of $600 million a year. “The presence of the NBA gives us a leg up when competing for jobs and talent,” Trauschke continued. “Their value is also proven out in the growth in the region’s gross metropolitan product since the team’s arrival, with growth dramatically outpacing other metros that do not have a team.” The campaign includes individuals and organizations from across the city.
December 12th because our people believe in our future. We understand the stakes. Our lease with the Thunder expired earlier this year. They agreed to give us three more years to develop and fund a plan for a new arena. Beyond this brief extension, we have no viable path forward with professional sports.“ Holt pointed out that Oklahoma City is the third smallest market in the NBA and the 42nd largest metro in the United States. There are 18 markets larger than OKC without an NBA team. Several of them have a better arena than Oklahoma City right now. Paycom Center is the smallest in the NBA by square footage, it has the second-smallest capital investment of all NBA arenas, and at 21 years old, it is increasingly within range of the oldest arena in the entire NBA. “This is what we’re up against, guys,” said Holt. “The truth of this matter is, no one thinks we should have this team, except for the people in this city and the people who own this team. It is Oklahoma City versus the American sports world; 700,000 versus 330 million. And we are going to win.”
“The enthusiasm we have received for our effort has reinforced for me how much our city values this important asset,” said Holt. “We will win this vote on Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt takes a selfie with an Oklahoma City Thunder fan during the kickoff rally for the Keep OKC Big League campaign held last month at downtown’s Scissortail Park.
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