London Games Mean Changes and Opportunities for Nets, Fans
by Net Income on Aug 16, 2010 7:06 AM EDT
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PrintThe Nets, who asked to be included in the London Games, will sacrifice two home games as a result but officials see the opportunity for global branding worth the loss. “We are encouraging the league to look at us a little differently now that we have new ownership in [Mikhail] Prokhorov," said Brett Yormark.
The Nets won't lose out completely, reports Sports Business Journal. The league will give the team an undisclosed financial guarantee roughly equivalent to what the Nets would typically generate for two home games. Season ticket holders will be compensated in other ways: additional tickets to other games, a refund, or additional tickets to a "meet and greet" event with Nets players.
Yormark says the team plans to offer travel packages as an incentive for new sponsors and for premium season-ticket holders who renew early for the 2011-12 season. The NBA expects to sponsor a number of events in the British capital and has unspecified broadcast plans. The Nets and Raptors play back-to-back games March 4 and 5.
- Nets see value in trading home games for London calling - John Lombardo - Sports Business Journal
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I already have my tickets
The second row – almost close enough to touch the players. I can’t wait until the Nets put the smackdown on the Raptors. Its going to be brilliant as i’m taking my Canadian friend for his birthday present!
by Yi Of Little Faith on Aug 16, 2010 7:34 AM EDT reply actions
Where did you get tickets from?
I thought they only go on sale from September 1st?
Has there been a change?
I was under the impression that the Nets and the Raptors are both giving up one home game? But it now seems like the Nets are now giving up two home games? Which is correct?
by Yi Of Little Faith on Aug 16, 2010 7:35 AM EDT reply actions
Both are Nets home games
already received my refund.
Yep.
Check the Nets’ schedule: http://www.nba.com/nets/schedule/
Other two games against the Raps are in Toronto.
NetsDaily.com
Weird the NBA chose the Nets & Raptors
The NBA usually sells itself through its superstars, but neither team has one.
as the story notes
this was at the Nets request…and the two teams are the only NBA teams with international ownership.
International players
yes, i’m sure the NBA will be marketing the game throughout western Europe and that many Italian fans will try to get over to London to see Andrea Bargnani in a competitive game. The game should also be a small magnet for tourism for London. And the games in March are far enough apart from the NFL’s game in London.
by Yi Of Little Faith on Aug 16, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm perfectly fine with this
I have 1/2 season tix and I get a replacement game that can’t be any worse than Toronto. This is great national/global exposure for us. If we are playing well and win both of those games it would be awesome.
Another slap in the face to New Jersey
that the Nets would lose two games in Newark during what looks to be a brief stay there when clearly this should either have been played during preseason or at the very least as part of a “home and home” set. There really is no explanation for this other than David Stern is deriving some sick pleasure out of humiliating his “home state” and its fans.
you are reaching Isaac
"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 Aug 16, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow
Just wow
To complain because two games are going to be played in London and not in Newark!
I am speechless, I have no speech.
This is all about Isaac, and what he wants. Not about the Nets and what’s good for them.
actually i'm not
as of now there are only 82 games left to be played in New Jersey and we just lost two of them so we can play the Raptors in London. It’s absurd.
Isaac, why don't you go picket outside O2 Arena.
Make some noise and get some Londoners to support your NJ cause!
Dude stop it already
The NETS are on their way to becoming a global franchise and you are bitching about them loosing 2 of 82 games.
After the 82 games are up the NETS will be 13 miles away.
Stop trolling this blog
-Say man when I was growing up we wanted a Jacuzzi, we had to fart in the tub.
the Nets getting exposure overseas is a good thing
unless you plan on going to every home game for the next two years, your objections to this are unreasonable. You’re complaining just to complain.
"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 Aug 16, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Our great Russian fans
will be there, flying in from Moscow.
Dirty Communists rooting for our beloved MarxMen!
That would be cool
To see a pro-Nets crowd overseas, would show U.S. fans who watch the games on national TV that Proko is serious about this global thing.
Yeah but
The Nets asked to be involved, remember?
marketing before winning
Nets want and get european exposure.
the cost is two home games.
I thought we were done with this crap when we traded YI
I guess not.
However , this seems to be the only move I don’t like from Proky,
so I’m giving a pass this time.
But I still don’t like it.
you do want the Nets to succeed as a franchise, correct?
"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 Aug 16, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
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