Russell Wilson joins investment group looking to build a NBA/NHL Arena in Seattle
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"I became a SuperSonics fan by playing NBA Jam and watching them on SportsCenter and NBA Inside Stuff," he wrote. "I loved their name. I loved their colors. I loved [Shawn] Kemp and [Gary] Payton, and then in later years, I loved watching Ray Allen swish corner threes with that perfect form.
"Even though we lived in Virginia, I got a Sonics jersey one Christmas and I used to put it on and go play hoops out in front of the house, pretending I was Gary Payton."
Wilson also released a statement to The Associated Press.
"I'm blessed and excited to partner with Chris, Wally [Walker], Pete [Nordstrom] and Erik [Nordstrom] and the greatest fans in all of sports to bring the SODO arena to our beloved city," Wilson said. "There is no place like the Emerald City. The positive impact sports has on our kids and many generations to come and bringing different cultures and people together is what motivates and inspires me."
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