They're no longer here, and they won't be in the future, which is why SuperSonics fans are sorrowful.
Despite such a saddening fact, the celebration of the SuperSonics' four consecutive championships was still raging hot.
Especially when Yu Fei stepped up to the podium to give his speech, the applause and screams from the audience lasted for a long time.
Yu Fei especially thanked Durant and Chris Bosh, and he also praised his other teammates. Observant people might notice that he did not thank Clay Bennett, and he did not mention much about the future.
The core of his speech was to let the fans enjoy the present.
The present is joyful, and joyful times are always fleeting.
After the celebration, Yu Fei met the new rookie sensation the team had just drafted.
"Frye, I've always been a fan of yours," Irving said, "I've been watching your games since I was a kid."
