Seattle Sonics fans stand between plays during the second quarter between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder at ORACLE Arena in 2011. Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Former Seattle Mariners Broadcaster Puts Out Heartfelt Social Media Message to Seattle Fans

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Brady Farkas | Last updated Jun 23, 2025 12:15 PM ET

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night to capture the NBA championship, officially ending the NBA season for 2024-2025.

While the win was nice for likable MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, it caused heartache for several fans in the Pacific Northwest, who were reminded of the pain caused by the Seattle SuperSonics leaving town in 2008 to become Oklahoma City.

The Sonics' departure (or theft, depending on which side of the debate that you're on) remains one of the most crushing moments in Seattle sports history, and former M's broadcaster Dave Sims knew that when he delivered this comforting message on social media on Monday morning.

My heart goes out to Seattle pro hoop fans after what happened Sunday night.

My heart goes out to Seattle pro hoop fans after what happened Sunday night.
— Dave Sims (@davesims_) June 23, 2025

Sims spent 18 years with the Mariners overall, delivering some iconic calls, including of the drought-busting home run by Cal Raleigh in 2022. He left to become the radio voice of the New York Yankees on WFAN before the 2025 season, but fans still love the excitement he provided throughout the years.

How can you not love this man?

Dave Sims not only maintained daily enthusiasm on broadcasts throughout the greater part of the bleak 21-year drought, but has now delivered two of the most iconic calls (and videos!) in Mariners franchise history.

These will never grow old. pic.twitter.com/gvUzp8bZDN
— Mariner Muse (@MarinerMuse) October 2, 2022

This was the first title in the history of the Oklahoma City franchise. The Sonics had won the NBA championship in 1978-1979, the only title in the history of that franchise. The team got to the Finals in 1995-1996, losing to Michael Jordan and the historic Chicago Bulls in six games. The hope remains that the Sonics will return to Seattle.

As for the Mariners, they have never been to the World Series and haven't made the American League Championship Series since 2001.

They enter play on Monday at 39-37 and five games back of the Houston Astros in the American League West. They'll play the Twins at 4:40 p.m. PT.

This article first appeared on Seattle Mariners on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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