Among the handful of hopefuls who have auditioned or requested a tryout with the Sonics, Doug Christie at one point appeared to be the front-runner after winning the support of several players. Despite Christie's popularity, a team source confirmed Monday that Christie will not return to the team that drafted him 17th overall in 1992.
-- Seattle Times
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-- Seattle Times
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