Sonics Re-sign Wilcox

SEATTLE - The Seattle Sonics announced today that they have resigned power forward Chris Wilcox.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Chris back to our team,” said Sund. “We indicated this summer that getting Chris signed was a priority and he is on board. The Sonics had a winning record after acquiring Chris and we want to build on that success. He’s a good fit in Bob Hill’s system and the style that Bob likes to play.” Supersonics.com

The team did not disclose the terms of the deal. It has been widely reported that Wilcox had signed a 3-year deal with a salary ranging from 21 to the latest figure of $24 million.

After not listening to David Locke on the radio for the past couple of months I now find his banter trite. His blog entry that, I guess, is supposed to evoke a level of excitement has all the freshness of a used car salesman's pitch.

Mission Accomplished. Okay, I should find a different phrase. You get the point - after the fantastic finish to last season the Sonics wanted to reload the same team and let it gel.
With today’s signing of Chris Wilcox, that goal has been attained. David Locke.

Blah! When did you write that, July? I bet you had two written and just emailed it in.

If you want the full on fresh then check out Big Chris at Sonicscentral.com

Hill also burst out in a grin when Wilcox was asked which skills he had to improve and the first word out of Wilcox’ mouth was “Defense. Wilcox advises that he feels he needs to work on all aspects of his defensive game, specifically shotblocking to be a better player. This summer he advises that he has been working out in Houston with former NBA coach and player John Lucas and that he will return to Seattle to work with the coaches sometime soon. He has a set list of skills and drills to work on assigned by Coach Hill who advised that “The first three things on everybody’s list were all the same and they were all defense.” Hill believes that Wilcox will benefit greatly with a full training camp in which he has a set role and goals on the floor.

Big Chris at Sonicscentral.com

Solid action Big Chris.

Good for the Sonics and the fans, let's forget about next year for just one day.