The late 90's and early 2000's were an interesting time in Seattle. Just a few years removed from the 1996 Finals run, the Sonics underwent abrupt and significant changes. The 1999/2000 team was centered around Gary Payton – who had the best year of his career averaging 24ppg, 9apg, and 7rpg – and the supporting cast featured Vin Baker, Horace Grant, Rashard Lewis and this episode's guest, Jelani McCoy. Jelani recalls his best GP stories, his big bro Vin Baker, battling Utah in the playoffs, discusses what led to the eventual death of the Sonics and much more.

Follow Forgotten Seasons (@forgottenseasonsnba) and Showtime Basketball (@shobasketball) for more.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.