Did Seattle ever have a chance? Who are the villains in this story? Hear from the NBA legends, politicians, die-hard fans, business executives, and more as The Ringer’s Jordan Ritter Conn unearths never-before-heard truths about the NBA’s greatest heist. Dive into the chronicle of a perfect storm of events: how Seattle went from an iconic NBA city to a basketball orphan.

Jordan Ritter Conn

Jordan Ritter Conn

Jordan Ritter Conn writes features for The Ringer. He is the author of ‘American Men’ (coming April 21, 2026) and ‘The Road From Raqqa,’ runner-up for the 2021 Dayton Literary Peace Prize.