AP (SEATTLE)- Early reports out of Seattle indicate that the Sonics are slightly annoyed at being referred to as the "Oklahoma City Thunder" by CBD3 commissioner Donoghus. Sonics Vice President In Charge of Being Gary Payton, Gary Payton, said Wednesday "It's a respect thing, man. Never got it while I played, still don't have it."
Payton deferred any further comment on the situation to Community Relations Director Shawn Kemp, and nailed a picture-perfect low post fallaway jumper upon leaving the press conference.
As for the draft lottery itself, a source close to the Sonics said the team was thrilled with the revealing of the draft order, despite their unenviable status in the exact middle of the draft. The team is identifying possible selections at 15, and has not ruled out either moving up or down in the round.