Jay-Z To Announce Name Change, Concerts as The Face of Barclays
by Net Income on Sep 26, 2011 6:46 AM EDT
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The Nets have chosen native son Jay-Z, aka Shawn Carter, to announce the team's new name and what his role will be in the three-week long grand opening that starts a year from Wednesday at the Barclays Center, the Post and Daily News report. The press conference begins at 10:00 Monday and will be live streamed on the Nets and Barclays Center sites.
The Post also reports that the rapper turned entrepreneur will in be the face of the arena as it tries to sell the big ticket seating plans and to show the arena is not just basketball. "There will be great concerts and other entertainment -- so who better to deliver that message than the world’s No. 1 entertainer, Jay-Z?" said Brett Yormark. A photo of Jay-Z and an arena rendering will accompany a slogan: "Get all access to Jay-Z and other events at the Barclays Center." The slogan will appear on 150 taxi tops, 60 telephone kiosks and 250,000 coffee cups to be distributed to local stores.
The News says Jay-Z will headline eight days of concerts at the arena starting September 28, 2012. The lineup is not yet set but Beyonce' who's due to give birth to the couple's first child this spring will be among them. The eight days will be open a three week celebration featuring a variety of acts that will fill the arena in the future.
- Jay-Z aims to steal Knicks fans for Brooklyn Nets with pitch to Lower Manhattan - Rich Calder - New York Post
- Nets say Brooklyn an easy ride from downtown Manhattan - Rich Calder - New York Post
- Jay-Z plans eight-concert series in hometown for Brooklyn Nets arena opening in 2012 - Erin Durkin - New York Daily News
- Nets owner Jay-Z recruits New York Knicks fans - FOX Sports
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Is it officially a "name change" at this point?
Or is that how they’re describing this two year long process of relocating the franchise to Brooklyn?
Does location change = name change?
thats what i want to know
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by BrettGardnerLF on Sep 26, 2011 8:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I wonder who the 1st rock act will be.
Coldplay?
The Stones?
Maybe get an Ozzfest?
RATM reunion?
Red Hot Chili peppers just recorded.
You know if GAGA who I think sucks is still hot she will be there.
Damn Jayz should do the Linkin Park mashup live. I don’t think its ever been performed since the recording.
by power_njerz on Sep 26, 2011 7:29 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
They have. A few years ago LP performed at MSG and they brought Hov out for Numb/Encore
by JimmyLips on Sep 26, 2011 8:05 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Yormark Time
We are now entering the world of Yormark. He lives for this stuff.
It’ll be especially challenging to promote the Brooklyn Nets future without any players + during this lockout. I imagine DWill, Brook and others would’ve been there today under normal circumstances.
by nynjlawyer on Sep 26, 2011 7:48 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
has anyone got the email to watch the press conference?
I got one and it said at 6 am theyd send me another telling how to access it. however its now 845 and no email..
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if yall have facebook
just watch it on the Barclays Center fanpage…
by blazin pp face on Sep 26, 2011 9:00 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
omg they listed Bruce Ratner
as the Nets owner…….
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
It will be so anticlimactic if he simply announces
Brooklyn Nets!
“We’re changing the name when we move from NJ to Brooklyn from ‘NJ Nets’ to…”
*lengthy drum roll
“Brooklyn Nets!”
Wow, I never saw THAT coming
Can you guys live blog the events here?
can’t watch this at work. thanks.
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
Watch it on here. It's the Barclays Center facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/barclayscenter?sk=app_198448406891877
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by BrettGardnerLF on Sep 26, 2011 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I'll say this
if it’s NOT “Brooklyn Nets,” it’s probably the best kept secret in NBA history. Remember how the Thunder’s name and logo were leaked weeks before their announcement?
"Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for Steve Jobs to win the lotto." - Chris Rock
The NBA - Where 2012 doesn't happen
Patrick Ewing - The NBA's all-time leader in rushing yards
and if it is
it’s probably the worst
"Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for Steve Jobs to win the lotto." - Chris Rock
The NBA - Where 2012 doesn't happen
Patrick Ewing - The NBA's all-time leader in rushing yards
1 and 174,462,352.62
I am very good at math.
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by BrettGardnerLF on Sep 26, 2011 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah never received email either but watching it on Facebook fan page and whatever there showing on Fox 5
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Yeah I found it thanks.
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by BrettGardnerLF on Sep 26, 2011 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
So Jay-Z just said there is a color
That they will be going with on Fox but can’t tell yet.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
will it be announced during the press conference?
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"Can I announce the color yet?"
lol
by blazin pp face on Sep 26, 2011 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
WHat is this "Major Announcement"? Everyone knew it was gonna be the Brooklyn Nets?
They better announce the colors, logo, or jersey.
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Think they will leave that for later
Something else to roll out at another time.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Yeah. It is kinda broing to watch the conference when you already know the name.
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by BrettGardnerLF on Sep 26, 2011 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
you know its bad when they keep showing Vooyachick highlights
by blazin pp face on Sep 26, 2011 9:42 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Funny if they showed
Stephan graham going to the basket.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Don't they have a better highlight to show on Fox than
Tasha driving in for the layup.
by D Will to Succeed on Sep 26, 2011 9:43 AM EDT reply actions
Congrats
You guys deserve the three weeks to celebrate Brooklyn and the stability it will provide to your francise. Maybe I’ll stop by during it if an Islanders preseason game takes place there.
by Danbury Islanders Fan on Sep 26, 2011 1:09 PM EDT reply actions
Lost cause
Jay-Z has to understand that most long time Knicks will never convert to the Nets even with them there. Does he really think that they will just switch teams that easily? If any do convert, they will be a small number compared to those that will remain loyal. In reality, most will not abandon their team just because they had a number of losing seasons, which explains why I still root for teams such as the Nets and Mets rather than just jumping ship. Also, those that root for a team only when they are finally doing good, but never were there before are nothing but bandwagoners, and they will probably abandon the team once they do bad again. In the end, if Jay-Z can’t get many long time Knicks fans in Brooklyn to root for the Nets, don’t even bother trying for any other borough. Overall, the Knicks have always been seen as the team of the city and always will be no matter what.
Im sorry
who is the one fighting for a lost cause????
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Sep 26, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
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