<p>Chris Hansen, center, meets with former NBA player and coach Lenny Wilkens, left, and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, right, Wednesay March 7, 2012 in Seattle. Hansen, a venture capitalist behind a plan to lure the NBA back to Seattle appeared before a citizen panel Wednesday, saying he's willing to wait years to complete a deal for a new arena. (AP Photo/ALAN BERNER / The Seattle Times) USA TODAY OUT, MAGAZINES OUT, NO SALES MANDATORY CREDIT TO: ALAN BERNER /THE SEATTLE…
April 5, 2012
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Mariners insist arena objection all about traffic
SEATTLE — The concerns about traffic and infrastructure that prompted the Seattle Mariners to state their objection to a proposed new NBA/NHL arena in Seattle are not enough of a concern to stop the project from moving forward and continue the chance of bringing the NBA back to the Pacific Northwest.