SEATTLE (AP) — The investor leading the push for a new arena that could bring the NBA back to Seattle says he hopes supporters don’t get disillusioned if it ends up taking five to seven years for pro basketball to return.
In an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday morning, Chris Hansen said he expects more options for NBA franchise relocations to become available over the next five years.
But he cautioned it could be a lengthy process.
Hansen declined to talk about specific franchises or details about discussions with the NBA.
Hansen added that any additional investors would likely remain silent until a team has been acquired. Last week, Hansen announced that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer would be part of the investment group for the arena and an NBA franchise.
