Russell Wilson wants ownership stake in potential Seattle NBA team

If an NBA team comes to Seattle, Russell Wilson doesn't just want to be involved - he wants a piece of the ownership.

The Seattle Seahawks quarterback is part of an investment group hoping to build an arena for potential NBA and NHL teams. On Thursday, Wilson said he would like an ownership stake if a basketball team returned to the area.

"Yeah, I will. Yes, for sure," Wilson said about being an owner, according to ESPN's Sheil Kapadia. "It's going to be an exciting thing."

Wilson said he's been considering the option for awhile and feels like, despite his young age of 27, he can contribute to the franchise.

"I met (investment group leader) Chris (Hansen) a few years ago, and we were having a great conversation," said Wilson. "We were talking, and I've told you guys I've been really authentic about wanting to own a team one day and being a part of something really special and doing that.

"And even though I'm young, I definitely have a business mindset. And I want to be able to help people and give back and help change this community, continue to change this community for the better."

Seattle has been without an NBA team since the SuperSonics left in 2008. Along with Hansen, a Seattle-area hedge fund manager, Wilson is excited about the idea to bring another franchise to the city that's supported him so much.

"For a long time, I have wanted to own a team and be part of that and all that kind of stuff," Wilson said. "Really for the past year I'd say, really kind of been really processing it and thinking about it and trying to understand, and trying to get information from the people of Seattle."