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About Iconic Sonics
Iconic Sonics celebrates the history of the great Seattle SuperSonics while also covering the NBA's potential expansion, and the return of the team to Seattle.
- Publisher
- Iconic Sonics
- Category
- society & culture · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 7 Oct 2020
- Latest episode
- 30 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
103 episodes in the feed.
30 Sept 2026
Detlef Schrempf on the Future of Basketball in Seattle, Seattle Hoops Scene, and the '96 Sonics
Presented by Hunt's Services Sponsored by No-Li Brewhouse Detlef Schrempf joins Iconic Sonics for a wide-ranging conversation about Seattle basketball, his journey from the University of Washington to the NBA, and what it meant to return home and play for the Sonics. Detlef reflects on getting No. 22 retired at UW, legendary runs at Green Lake, becoming one of the NBA's first international stars, and the teammates and culture that shaped Seattle's 1990s teams. He shares stories about Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton, discusses his Hall of Fame perspective, the differences between American and international basketball development, and what a future Sonics return could mean for Seattle fans. Plus, a bonus conversation from Swinomish Casino & Lodge about sports betting in Washington. 0:00 Intro + Detlef Schrempf joins Iconic Sonics 2:08 Sonics teammates, flights, cards and road trips 4:17 Seattle basketball's underrated history 5:55 Detlef's favorite teammates and NBA practice players 6:50 Seattle's golf scene and Chambers Bay 8:09 Detlef's UW No. 22 retirement 10:33 Green Lake basketball and Seattle pickup culture 12:58 From UW to the NBA 15:19 Detlef as an early international NBA star 17:07 Returning home to Seattle 19:16 Playing alongside Shawn Kemp 20:51 Shawn Kemp and the Hall of Fame conversation 23:09 Detlef's place in NBA history 24:46 NBA expansion and the international game 29:00 International basketball fundamentals vs. the U.S. 32:00 Climate Pledge Arena and NBA readiness 34:00 Imagining the first Sonics game back in Seattle 35:00 Rebuilding Seattle's basketball community 36:00 Youth basketball, high schools and reconnecting generations 38:00 Detlef's potential role in the Sonics' future 39:57 Detlef's place in Seattle basketball 42:00 Bonus: Sports betting at Swinomish Casino & Lodge Instagram: @iconic_sonics X: @iconic_sonics (https://x.com/Iconic_sonics) TikTok: @iconic_sonics CREDITS Host: Danny Ball Executive Producer: Brett Goldberg Editor: Joseph Lipsen Post Production Supervisor: Madeline Down
17 Sept 2026
The Gary Payton Episode / "We're Going to Get The Sonics Back" - Live from Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Presented by Swinomish Casino & Lodge Sponsored by Hunt's Services Gary Payton, The Glove, joins Iconic Sonics for an unforgettable conversation about the Seattle SuperSonics, Shawn Kemp, the 1990s Sonics, his Hall of Fame career, and the future of basketball in Seattle. Danny Ball and Mike Gastineau sit down with one of the greatest players in Seattle sports history at Swinomish Casino & Lodge for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from Gary's legendary partnership with Shawn Kemp to the 1996 NBA Finals, his battles with Michael Jordan and John Stockton, his journey into coaching, and his thoughts on the Sonics potentially returning to Seattle. Gary talks openly about his lifelong brotherhood with Shawn Kemp, why you can't mention The Glove without The Rain Man, what made their duo so difficult for opposing teams to stop, and why he believes Shawn belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He also reflects on the 1996 Sonics team, the playoff run to the NBA Finals, playing against the Houston Rockets, his relationship with George Karl, learning from Julius Erving, his time with the Miami Heat, winning an NBA championship, and what he has learned from coaching the next generation of players. And with the NBA's expansion process moving forward, Gary shares his excitement about the possibility of the Sonics returning to Seattle and what it would mean to see the city's basketball history come back to life. A huge thank you to Swinomish Casino & Lodge for hosting us and for the incredible hospitality. 0:00 - Gary Payton Joins Iconic Sonics 2:38 - Is Gary Payton the Greatest Sonic Ever? 4:18 - Gary Makes His Case for Shawn Kemp's Hall of Fame 5:15 - The Glove & The Rain Man: A Brotherhood 7:00 - Will Gary Payton Be Involved When the Sonics Return? 8:30 - Why Gary Would Rather Build a Team Than Coach It 10:00 - Gary Payton on Coaching & Developing Young Players 12:45 - Why Today's NBA Players Don't Work Like They Used To 15:00 - The Coaches & Legends Who Changed Gary's Career 17:00 - How Walter Payton Helped Straighten Gary Out 19:00 - Eddie Johnson, Teammates & Learning to Grow Up 20:00 - The Story Behind Gary Payton's Iconic Glove 22:00 - Why Gary Thinks He's More Popular Now Than Ever 23:30 - Gary's Oakland Basketball Roots 25:00 - Gary Payton's Hide & Seek Strategy 😂 26:00 - Green Lake, Seattle Pickup & Talking Trash 27:30 - The Gary Payton Classic & Seattle's Basketball Culture 29:00 - Raising Jamal Crawford & Passing Down the Game 30:00 - The Legacy of Gary's Father, Al Payton 32:00 - Where Gary's Trash Talk Really Came From 33:00 - Why Gary Payton Wore No. 20 34:00 - Gary's Favorite Team to Play: The Houston Rockets 35:30 - The 1996 Rockets Sweep & The Finals Run 37:00 - Gary Payton's Final Championship in Miami 39:00 - John Stockton: The Player Gary Respected Most 40:30 - Gary's First Game Against Shawn Kemp in Cleveland 42:00 - What Gary Thinks Happened With Shawn Kemp 43:00 - Gary Payton Imagines Opening Night of the Sonics' Return 44:00 - "We're Going to Get It Back" | Gary's Final Message to Seattle CREDITS Behind the cameras: Wesley Holboy, owner of Holboy Entertainment Amirah Holboy, lead photographer for Holboy Entertainment Madeline Down, editing and production Michael Chang, production assistant and BTS footage Brett Goldberg, executive producer Mike Gastineau, guest host Danny Ball, host And, of course, Gary Payton. Thank you to everyone who helped make this episode happen, and to all the fans who came through and shared their stories. Follow Iconic Sonics for more conversations, stories and memories from Seattle basketball: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconic_sonics/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iconic_sonics
3 Sept 2026
Antonio Davis & Eldridge Recasner on Gary Payton, Seattle Basketball & the Sonics' Return
On this episode of Iconic Sonics, Danny Ball sits down with former NBA players Antonio Davis and Eldridge Recasner to talk about their connections to Seattle, the legacy of the Sonics, Gary Payton, Green Lake, and their work with Legends of Basketball. Eldridge shares stories from his time at the University of Washington, playing pickup basketball at Green Lake and the people and places that helped shape his connection to Seattle. Antonio talks about growing up in Oakland, his lifelong connection with Gary Payton, and how that relationship helped shape his own basketball journey. The conversation also touches on the Legends of Basketball organization, the importance of giving former players opportunities to stay connected to the game and their communities, the Seattle Storm and WNBA, and passing the love of basketball down to the next generation. And, of course, we talk about the Sonics coming back. Antonio shares what he's hearing about a potential 2028-29 return, while both guys imagine what that first game back in Seattle could look and feel like. Plus, Eldridge gives a special shoutout to Dale Ellis, Xavier McDaniel and Tom Chambers, and makes the case for bringing some of those Sonics legends back to Seattle when the team returns. Subscribe to Iconic Sonics for more Seattle basketball stories, Sonics history and NBA expansion updates. On this episode of Iconic Sonics, Danny Ball sits down with former NBA players Antonio Davis and Eldridge Recasner to talk about their connections to Seattle, the legacy of the Sonics, Gary Payton, Green Lake, and their work with Legends of Basketball. Eldridge shares stories from his time at the University of Washington, playing pickup basketball at Green Lake and the people and places that helped shape his connection to Seattle. Antonio talks about growing up in Oakland, his lifelong connection with Gary Payton, and how that relationship helped shape his own basketball journey. The conversation also touches on the Legends of Basketball organization, the importance of giving former players opportunities to stay connected to the game and their communities, the Seattle Storm and WNBA, and passing the love of basketball down to the next generation. And, of course, we talk about the Sonics coming back. Antonio shares what he's hearing about a potential 2028-29 return, while both guys imagine what that first game back in Seattle could look and feel like. Plus, Eldridge gives a special shoutout to Dale Ellis, Xavier McDaniel and Tom Chambers, and makes the case for bringing some of those Sonics legends back to Seattle when the team returns. Subscribe to Iconic Sonics for more Seattle basketball stories, Sonics history and NBA expansion updates. Follow us: Instagram: @iconics_sonics https://www.instagram.com/iconic_sonics/ TikTok: @iconics_sonics https://www.tiktok.com/@iconic_sonics Presented by Rise Above and The Edgewater Hotel. Music by Oble Reed https://www.instagram.com/oblereed/ 00:00 Intro + NBA Expansion Update 03:29 Antonio Davis & Eldridge Recasner Join the Show 04:34 What Does Seattle Basketball Mean to You? 08:27 Finding a Home in Seattle 11:31 Green Lake, Shawn Kemp & Seattle Pickup Basketball 13:28 Antonio Davis' Oakland Connection to Gary Payton 20:30 Eldridge Recasner's First Impressions of Gary Payton 23:00 The Oakland-to-Seattle Basketball Connection 24:30 Basketball Legends Who Inspired Them 27:00 From NBA Players to Legends of Basketball 30:30 Keeping the Sonics Spirit Alive 31:31 Antonio Davis' 2028-29 Sonics Prediction 33:31 Seattle Storm, WNBA & Passing the Torch 37:10 Who Should Be Courtside at the First Sonics Game? 38:18 Dale Ellis, Sonics Legends & the Return to Seattle 44:31 Xavier McDaniel, Tom Chambers & the Sonics' 1980s Era 45:52 The Mission of Legends of Basketball 47:12 Green Lake, Seattle & What's Next 48:43 Outro
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