Sonics newcomer Kevin Durant scored the second-largest endorsement contract for an NBA rookie. He signed a seven-year, $60 million deal with Nike that included a $10 million signing bonus. The only other player to beat this contract was Lebron James with a $90 million deal.

So, now that Kevin's making the big bucks....can he save basketball in Seattle? Griffey saved baseball in Seattle. Shaun Alexander put the Seahawks on the map. Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp got Sonics basketball exciting. So, will Kevin go down as the player who saved basketball in Seattle?

Well, I sure hope so. I love the sport, and I never want to see basketball leave the city. Kevin, I doubt you read blogs...but if you do, let me know if we can help in any way. I know you haven't been here long, but the Sonics have a great history in Seattle!