Russell Wilson: bring Sonics back to Seattle

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On Monday, the Seattle City Council voted against giving part of Occidental Avenue South to an entrepreneur who wants to build an arena to lure back the NBA.

The decision upset some fans in Seattle, and apparently Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was among them. Wilson took to Twitter on Tuesday night to share his feelings and urge fans to start a petition.

Seattle, Lets stand up & fight to get our team back! The stadium would sell out every game!Let’s start a petition Seattle! @NBA#WhyNotUs

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) May 4, 2016

Baffling this amazing city doesn’t have the #SuperSonics Bring them back! Seattle Loves Basketball! Seattle deserves a @NBA team????????????????????

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