For some, Seattle is the only place they've played in the NBA, and it is natural that they'd be upset that they are now being uprooted and forced to move to Oklahoma City.

"I would say so, but then I'm a little emotional right now," said Damien Wilkins, who has played his entire four-year NBA career with the Sonics. "I'm really, really mad. I'm disappointed for the city of Seattle. I'm disappointed for the fans and the people that supported us for the last 41 years."

According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 2007-08 rookie of the year winner Kevin Durant expressed dismay when told his first season in Seattle would be his last.

"I'm a little shocked and a little disappointed," he said. "First of all, I didn't know we would be leaving Seattle this soon. I feel for the fans in Seattle."

"Even though it wasn't a great year for our team, they always supported us. I feel for the fans. Me and my family made Seattle our new home, and it's going to be tough getting up and moving."