Prokhorov Won't Sell Nets If Elected; Putin Hits Oligarchs Who Own Teams
by Net Income on Jan 19, 2012 11:01 PM EST
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Asked if he would sell the Nets if elected President --or chosen Prime Minister, Mikhail Prokhorov told a Reuters reporter, "For sure, No," but said he'd put his shares in the team in "a blind trust" run by independent trustees. The Nets owner added, "Even now, I am more on the strategy side than of the day-to-day routine. And I never interfere in my manager's job."
The Nets owner joked that if elected, "I will move NBA to Russia, for sure ... it's easy for me to move NBA for Russia, OK?"
Meanwhile, Russian Prime Minister --and presidential candidate-- Vladimir Putin slammed oligarchs who benefited from sales of state assets in the 1990's and then used their new found wealth to buy "foreign sports clubs" and "luxury goods."
Although he did not name Mikhail Prokhorov, the inference was clear. These "billionaires", he said, fuel a "negative attitude toward business" that "doesn’t promote a favorable climate."
- Mikhail Prokhorov unveils his business plans - (Video) - Chrystia Freeland - Reuters
- Billionaires Join U.S. in Drawing Putin’s Ire as Election Campaign Starts - Ilya Arkhipov - Bloomberg News
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To hell with ras Putin
The Future is Not Written For Us, But By Us
by LBJOSH on Jan 19, 2012 5:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He's clearly Putin's pawn in this whole business...
…but I wish he’d lose or get out of it ASAP. Brooklyn needs those moneybags.
More likely to be jailed like that other oligarch on some trumped up tax charge.
And if so, does Stern let him run the team from his jail cell or force a sale?
by madisonmetsfan on Jan 19, 2012 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
Toyed with the killing notion a bit.
It’s got some “Dwight-to-Brooklyn” kind of statistics.
by Brooklyn-Bound on Jan 20, 2012 2:28 AM EST up reply actions
Vapid nonsense
“Oligarchs who profited in "unfair" sales of state assets in the 1990s and bought foreign sports clubs and luxury goods fuel a "negative attitude toward business" that "doesn’t promote a favorable climate,” Putin said.
Hmm, how about would-be dictators who profit through “unfair” rigged elections and term-limit manipulation fuel a negative attitude towards government that doesn’t promote a favorable political climate?
I’m not sure what’s more shocking, that Boris Akunin and Dmitri Bykov are opposition leaders, or that Zyugannov and Zhirinovsky are still kicking around. Feels like 1996.
It's weird you guys attempt to keep track of Russian politics.
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Jan 19, 2012 5:38 PM EST reply actions
spoiler alert
a Russian politician owns the Nets.
Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw
by GMJigga on Jan 19, 2012 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 10 recs
You don't see me diving into the intricacies of Casino ownership.
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Jan 19, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Owning a casino
and running for President of Russia are just a liiiiitle different.
by Clayton Balch on Jan 20, 2012 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
Exactly.
Why are you even trying?
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Jan 20, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
Well, I am a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations
"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.
by Net Income on Jan 19, 2012 11:52 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Some people on here actually do...
Nets Mets Giants All day Every day.
Beware the Lopez
NY Giants Tribute
Oh.
It’s hard to do impressions on the internet.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 19, 2012 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
Ahhhhh
i thought it might be some sorta sarcasm
Nets Mets Giants All day Every day.
Beware the Lopez
NY Giants Tribute
i mean if he gets arrested or assassinated then the nets are financially screwed
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
I was in Baghdad before these little B.G.'s was in they daddy-bags.
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 19, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
nice to see your worrying about.his well being lol
by KillaHoose on Jan 19, 2012 11:14 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
He was probably targeting Proky
but Roman Abramovich did it first with Chelsea, who probably make a lot more money. I don’t know where I’m going with this. Go Nets!!! Go Brooks!!! Go Deron!! Go Brook!!! Go Boone!!
breaking news!
mikail prohkorov has entered the race to become prime minister of LaLa Land. Everybody cast ur votes, and yes Even U nets fans.
And it begins
I truly hope Proky takes this warning and stay away from russian politics.
I've been playing assassins creed brotherhood
Im sure there was a picture with Putin and the president who gave him power(forgot name) with Prokohav standing in the back.
Just kinda weird maybe seeing a picture of him in a video game.
by Zartan on Jan 19, 2012 6:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
what do u guys think about this trade?
Boston Celtics recieve:
Mehmet Okur, Jordan Farmar, Damion James, Sundiata Gaines
Nets recieve:
Ray Allen, Brandon Bass, Jajuan Johnson, Greg Stiemsma
would never happen
plus james is hurt. plus id rather have dwight then those 4.
by Andrew Flynn on Jan 19, 2012 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
Must see Brooks' highlights from GS game
Extreme excitement alert!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGoWQsv4TdQ&feature=g-all-u&context=G2ca5965FAAAAAAAACAA
by Belarus4life on Jan 19, 2012 11:50 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
This is straight from ESPN fntasy....finally some respect for marshon
This was Brooks’ best all-around performance, and he seems to be improving with each passing game. He’s played 30 or more minutes seven times this month and is looking like a top Rookie of the Year candidate thus far.
by netsyankees4life on Jan 20, 2012 12:01 AM EST up reply actions
were only 2.5 games out off the playoffs if we can keep it close until lopez comes back we can do it for sure
by netsyankees4life on Jan 19, 2012 11:58 PM EST reply actions
also according to BSPN
there are swirling trade rumors about deron LOL
by netsyankees4life on Jan 20, 2012 12:16 AM EST reply actions
Would Proky take a position in the Putin administation after he loses or is it President of Nothing?
Putin must be rooting for Proky just as Obama is rooting for Newt Gingrich tomorrow.
I predicted Gingrich would be the Republican nominee more than 6 weeks ago and have been sticking with my hopeful prediction.
Just another example where the Media doesn’t understand what is going on.
I never said Gingrich was good, just that he would be the Republican nominee.
Ron Paul isn’t a viable candidate and he even said he never expected to win.
He is a protest candidate, intended for young people who don’t mind wasting their vote, just as people did for Ralph Nader – allowing Bush to be elected in 2000.
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