all right, starting to formulate a plan I guess. I called an buddy who used to be a sonics nut. gave me some ideas.
if you google earth key arena, and start looking around, there is some parking at memorial stadium... and just north of memorial stadium. I bet if you get to the area around 9, event parking should be available at these two locations. And I really have no idea what it will cost. bring 15-40 for parking.
on google earth, there are some sports bars just northwest of the arena. within 3-4 blocks. the spectator, there is an Irish Pub as well, some espresso shops, a pizza joint.
just throwing out some ideas. we have time to decide... the parking, however, is what I am trying to get.