Clayton Bennett | Owner OKC Thunder

Clayton Bennett | Owner OKC Thunder

Clayton Bennett | Owner OKC Thunder
Clay Bennett, a native of Oklahoma City, has received many honors for his civic interests and activities and is deeply involved in the effort to revitalize and develop the downtown area of the city. He is President of Dorchester Capital, a private investment firm and serves as chairman of the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also serves on multiple civic boards and committees and is director of XOS Digital, Inc. He is married to Louise Gaylord Bennett, who's father was Edward L. Gaylord of Gaylord Entertainment Company and its many holdings, including The Oklahoman newspaper. Bennett purchased the Seattle Super Sonics through his ownership group, Professional Basketball Club, LLC, of which he is chairman. When it became apparent that the public funding of $500 million to build a new arena was unattainable, Bennett notified the NBA of his intent to move the franchise to Oklahoma City. He issued a plan whereby he would be free to change the team name, logo and colors. Pending the outcome of two active lawsuits by the city to uphold the lease and the former owner to rescind the purchase, the NBA gave approval to move the franchise for the 2008 - 2009 season. A settlement agreement with the city was reached in July, 2008, which made the move to Oklahoma possible. Due to this success, Bennett was made chairman of the NBA's Relocation Committee.

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Clayton and Louise Bennett live in Nichols Hills, a suburb of Oklahoma City. They have three children.

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