King County Executive Dow Constantine commented on Hansen's announcement:
SEATTLE — While we already have a binding purchase agreement to purchase the controlling interest in the team, the Seattle Ownership Group has elected to voluntarily raise its purchase price as a sign of our commitment to bring basketball back to our City and our high degree of confidence in our Arena plan, our financing plan, the economic strength of the Seattle market, individual and corporate support for the team and, most importantly, the future of the NBA.”
“Chris Hansen and his investment group have just reaffirmed that they are playing to win. This is a welcome development for our region and the fans.”