NBA team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Name of arena: Chesapeake Energy Arena
Year arena was upgraded: 2008
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Attendance capacity of arena: 18,203
Additional amenities of arena: Suites, lounges, restaurants, clubs, family fun zone
Total construction cost of arena: $89.2 million, plus $120 million improvement project for the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder
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Public funding used for arena: $209 million, from sales taxes
Funds contributed by owners of the NBA team: $0
Arena naming rights deal: 12-year deal, $3 million per year, plus 3-percent annual escalation
