Britons Getting Excited About Nets in London
by Net Income on Jul 23, 2010 7:31 AM EDT
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Mikhail Prokhorov wants the Nets to be a "global brand" but with only one international player (Johan Petro) on the roster, the biggest global names on the team are the "Blueprint for Greatness" twins: Prokhorov and Jay-Z.
Still, as reported last month, the Nets are likely to be one of two NBA teams to play a regular season game overseas this season, a first. Nothing's official, but reports keep mounting that the league's first international owner is going to be sitting courtside at London's O2 Arena between October and April. Don't be surprised if the competition is one of the league's higher profile teams. The official league schedule is due out in another two weeks and the overseas game is likely to be a big headline.
The Nets played in both London and Paris two years ago, against the Heat, a visit made memorable by Devin Harris' one-on-one matchup with British streetballer Stuart Tanner. It's unlikely those two will match up again.
- London regular season game could be announced next month - Colm Heaney - London Daily Mirror
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Fingers crossed that this happens..
Would be so awesome if I got to see a regular season game just a few miles away
by jackbauerwillsmashurface on Jul 23, 2010 8:49 AM EDT reply actions
Yi
I think the Nets are probably regretting trading Yi despite his on court limitations. He is a global celeb.
two things
I think if 1) Favors becomes what they think he can be, and 2) if they find a way to use that $3 million in cap space savings, no one will care.
Also, there’s always Sun Yue!
1- Favors probably won’t be that great this year. Will have moments, but at the very least his minutes will need to be limited. I don’t recall seeing a rookie who hasn’t hit the rookie wall. So between that and his “rawness” we need another body.
2 – Haven’t used it yet…
12 and 7
and decent defense would far exceed what Yi did.
when they drafted Favors and James—then added the four free agents, a lot of people had less job security.
meh
he’s an afterthought now
Being a great team who wins is far more important than a 7 foot stiff with confidence issues.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jul 23, 2010 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I understand why they did it. In an effort to clear cap space, to get Lebron. But from a business standpoint, he would help to increase the global brand.
Being a great team is far more important, yes. But on the team where it stands currently. One which needs another big body, wants global presence, is playing in China, he’s a fit.
Jay Z
Before this season, Jay Z seamed to be a reluctant owner. The lack of marketing before the season, is the reason we realy lost out on all the big names. I think by seasons end, this will all change.
Hope London fall in love with the team when they play there, we realy don’t have any must see players.
I think
they reached a new deal with him. They had been working with him on one. He also had a lot of commitments with the Blueprint III tour.
-1
TWill has some must see to his game. Favors is a freak. And if the shooters all are at thier best we may have 3 guys who shoot over 40% from deep and we will play fast with Devin. It will be fun to watch. Question is who is the scrappy dude? Those types of teams always have that scrappy all in type.
The NETS are coming!
Can't wait
For this to happen. I’m from London and will definitely get tickets for this. In regards to the title however, the prospect of a regular season NBA game in London has received literally no coverage to my knowledge.
Yeah same here...
if it wasnt for this site, I would have no idea this would be happening. I suppose once its official it will get more coverage here.
by jackbauerwillsmashurface on Jul 23, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
obviously
no one informed the British citizens that the Nets won 12 games last year
Ever see a guy say "goodbye" to a shoe before?!
So excited
massive Nets fan from England. Saw the pre season game which was great, but just not the same.
Considered Home Game?
Net Income:
Just wondering if you have any idea what these games will be considered for either team, home or away?
I just got season tickets for the first time this year and I’m assuming they can’t consider these home games cause otherwise we’ll be getting two less games for the season?
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