JMR
Go Army!
I'd say that is just his opinion. You do realize that Leiweke is CEO of Anschultz Entertainment group, who are expected to submit a Key Arena proposal ? So I'd say his remarks (opinions) are a bit self serving and to be taken with a grain of salt.
So you're telling me it's just his "opinion" that the proposal meets the requirements (which are undoubtedly objective criteria with YES/NO qualifiers) of the NBA & NHL? Come on. You can not like the Key idea, but if the plan meets the specs, then it meets the specs. No opinion involved.
As a fan I find the Sudo plan more desirable by far. You'll have better parking arrangements by far, the Sounder train is also available ( no need to stand in line again to get on a mono rail ). A bigger and better facility and on and on. It's really a no brainer for a fan. The city of course is determined to block it, because it will make Key Arena obsolete and useless. Apparently they want to double down their money on Key Arena and holding to the hope they can jam it down professional leagues throats, despite the fact that the NBA already turned their noses up at it.
Like I said, I'm not hung up on a qualitative comparison. Not saying the Key would be better than something in SODO. But if it comes down to the Key or nothing, I'll go with the Key and make the best of it.