"Despite tough economic times, people still search out quality, affordable entertainment," he said. "You're going to see the best basketball outside the NBA. You're going to potentially see Boston Celtics players as well as Charlotte Bobcats in the intimacy of a 3,100-seat arena." That's the marketing message that, so far, has convinced more than 1,200 people to pony up for season tickets -- already surpassing the Red Claws' goal of 1,000 by opening night. Full Article at WMTW Portland