Cuban: "I Hope The Nets Suck"
by Net Income on Feb 19, 2012 5:11 PM EST
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PrintMark Cuban, one of the world's richest men and owner of the defending Dallas Mavericks, seems to be obsessed with the Big Russian. When asked before the Mavericks-Knicks game what he thought of the Nets plans for Brooklyn (which he supported as a member of the NBA Board of Governors) he told reporters the following, as tweeted by Al Iannazzone.
'I hope the stadium works, I hope they do a great job and I hope the team sucks.' said the always quotable Cuban.
Why might he feel this way about the Nets? Billionaire jealousy (Mikhail Prokhorov has about ten times the Cuban fortune)? Or it his fear that the Nets will hurt his chances of building his next championship around a new big three (Dirk Nowitzki, Deron Williams and Dwight Howard)?; or perhaps he just enjoys being a jerk.
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Could you guys see Cuban helping out Lakers to get Dwight?
So he can get Deron?
I definitely can, he's that kind of shrewd businessman
Send Odom to Orlando for free, or something like that
Dwight and Deron = Win
New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI Champions
is that why the lakers are one of 3 teams
orlando gave permission to his agent to speak with?
by William_H_HOLLA on Feb 19, 2012 6:17 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
ORL wants to gain leverage
JIM BUSS said Dwight doesn’t want to go there, THE END.
ORL also gave Dwight’s agent permission to talk to DAL and we all know they have nothing to get a trade done. It’s just the fact that ORL wants some leverage.
Cuban is praying Dwight somehow changes his mind and goes to LA and
That’s the only shot he has at Deron. He has none at Deron & Dwight.
Not really, cause he will have D12 in his conference forever ....
He’s not that stupid. He’s trying to get both of them, if he can!!!
I think most of the NBA hates this guy, I certainly do
Pissing off Cuban is just another side perk of obtaining Dwight.
Dwight and Deron = Win
New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI Champions
Can i please curse in response to this one?
it deserves more than a moiso
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Feb 19, 2012 5:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I can't wait until
Dallas has all the good players retire because they’re old, and the Brooklyn Nets are winning rings with Deron/Dwight. Cuban is an idiot
Cubans comments infuriate me
I hope the Mavs never win another damn game. I’m officially a Mavs hater.
by Henry Sanchez on Feb 19, 2012 5:14 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
I'd say he's pissed b/c he knows the nets are getting dwight
"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
by MHages on Feb 19, 2012 5:15 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
Oh he scared
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Feb 19, 2012 5:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
Well done Andres
I remember this live. I was at that game.
by ZR on Feb 19, 2012 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
Whatever
Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw
by GMJigga on Feb 19, 2012 5:18 PM EST reply actions 9 recs
crap i couldnt stop laughing to this
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Feb 19, 2012 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
If the Nets get D12...
Cuban’s reaction is going to be the last thing on my mind
It's so frustrating knowing this guy has a championship now.
Dwight and Deron = Win
New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI Champions
People are over reacting
Of course they don’t want us to do well. I hope the 29 teams suck and the nets do well and every other owners, coaches are like that.
by AClaud98 on Feb 19, 2012 5:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Of course, behind closed doors
But to say it to the media? That’s gonna cause a reaction, especially when he wants our star player.
Dwight and Deron = Win
New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI Champions
Who cares. I'm sure he wants every team besides his mavs to suck too...
I am going to turn this team around 360 Degrees- Jason Kidd
I think Cuban
Meant to say I hope we don’t get linned today
by fabol0us16 on Feb 19, 2012 5:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
But seriously
I think he’s just joking around just like when he called proky a p**sy
by fabol0us16 on Feb 19, 2012 5:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Cuban is scared because he blew up his championship team
and chances are high he will have nothing to show for it.
His comment really isnt that infuriating, of course he wants us to suck.
He wants the other 28 teams to suck as well. With the Nets in particular, he knows how closely his future depends on what happens with the Nets/Dwight/Deron. He also knows that the Nets are currently in the lead in this situation so he’s wishing ill will upon us. Sounds to me like an owner giving a damn about his team.
That being said, yes he could have said it a little more nicely, but its Mark Cuban. That’s why people love him or hate him
IamaGM.com @IamaGM
Melo to return to action tom. against the Nets. Crazy pressure on him. If NYK starts losing, it will all be on his shoulders. Fair or not.
Basically
That’s how the New York market works.
by OTRWaldo on Feb 19, 2012 5:27 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Hate to say it
But the Knicks are stacked. They are a really deep team now unfortunately. We are going to get murdered tomorrow. Really wish Brook played against Chicago and had the day off tonight so he can play tomorrow.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Feb 19, 2012 5:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Weren't we supposed to get murdered yesterday?
C’mon man (Cris Carter voice)
It’s the NBA….
I am going to turn this team around 360 Degrees- Jason Kidd
whoa fatalistic much?
We just beat a great bulls team. The knicks may be have a slight advantage, roster-wise, but this is the NBA. We can win this.
by giantsnetsmets on Feb 19, 2012 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
great
so Melo returns, we decide to sit Brook. Sounds like a disaster, I hope that D-Will destroys the Knicks
by MrDollarBills on Feb 19, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
I understand the reasoning behind benching Brook
Don’t want to kill him too early.
by ZR on Feb 19, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
To-do list
Better player amenities, check
Dwight, underway
Better team, Dwight would take care of that
by OTRWaldo on Feb 19, 2012 5:26 PM EST via Android app reply actions
I dont even get why this is a big deal
its Cuban after all.
by NJ Champ on Feb 19, 2012 5:27 PM EST via Android app reply actions
I don't know what the problem is
An NBA team owner wants other teams to suck. Burger King wants McD to suck. Apple wants MS to suck. Of course they all do.
DAMN
Stefan Bondy@NYDNInterNets
Jordan Farmar out with groin injury until after All Star break
by netsyankees4life on Feb 19, 2012 5:32 PM EST reply actions
Its going to suck Deron will get no rest if we want to win..when gaines comes in we lose the lead very easily
Gaines, Petro,Jwill cannot be together
great, just great.
When will these injuries end!
Dwight and Deron = Win
New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI Champions
I was checking cuban's mentions on twitter to see how many of my fellow Nets fans were telling him how big a clown he is
and I found a lot of Mets fans begging him to buy the team lol.
I would love that.
But then I would feel a bit conflicted lol
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Feb 19, 2012 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
Doesn't bother me
Cuban is just being his honest self. Plus, he probably sees the writing on the wall with Dwight.
thats how i read it too
if we were so irrelevant he wouldnt even comment on us… why waste his breathe?
but he knows we are legitimate threat, thats if…. we land D12.
whats worst for the Nets... NYK winning a championship or strikingout on dwill and d12?
by kupalski on Feb 19, 2012 5:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think Cuban is funny
It’s nothing personal; he wants all 29 other teams to suck. Don’t take it so personally.
by Mookie Blaylock on Feb 19, 2012 5:43 PM EST reply actions
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Avery Johnson looking for 18-24 minutes from a returning Brook Lopez. Also, hopes Shelden Williams replicates look in his eyes from yest.
More MarShon Please
i bet brook plays 30 mins, same as when he said marshon will "play limited minutes"
as soon as it looks like he can win he will play brook more and more to make it a reality, just please play the guy vs the knicks tomorrow.
by Andrew Flynn on Feb 19, 2012 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
that's what i'm hoping for
get him some quality minutes tonight, and save him for at least a little bit tomorrow. you know the guy’s going to want to be in there
by bronxbombers2 on Feb 19, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
This is a good thing guys
he knows Dwight is coming and he knows we will be a threat. He is a genius after all
What did Jeremy25 say?
Have I missed something?
by N.Ireland Nets Fan on Feb 19, 2012 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
From the previous thread !!!
ORL to start losing, with help from Dwight.
The last time I told Dwight he needed to lose some games, ORL went on that losing streak that had the media convinced that Howard wasn’t playing hard.
Lets hope Howard sends another message to DeVos, between now and March 1:
RoboCop @jerry25a
@DwightHoward @Howard2Nets Time for Dwightmare to show up if you want to play w/ @DeronWilliams soon & get extra 30 M too. Losses needed.
3:10 PM – 19 Feb 12 via web
by jerry25 on Feb 19, 2012 3:58 PM EST reply actions
HAHA
So basically Jerry told him he needs to start losing, so naturally Howard starts losing haha
by N.Ireland Nets Fan on Feb 19, 2012 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta love this kid
Anthony Morrow said he’ll wear Drazen Petrovic’s jersey during the three-point shootout to pay tribute.
Brooklyn we go hard...
by Fabio Villani on Feb 19, 2012 5:50 PM EST reply actions 22 recs
that is awesome
"I just copped me an all-things, a professional ball team
Tell me I ain't the illest hustler ya'll seen"
Alright, Im going to buy a Morrow jersey now.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Feb 19, 2012 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
amazing
so happy to hear that
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Feb 19, 2012 5:52 PM EST up reply actions
Nice Gesture by Morrow
But I think he’s one of the players that will be moved to make room from Howard if he is going to hit free agency. Lets face it Petro will take a 1st rounder for someone to take him but it would be simple to move Morrow & Farmar while using the stretch exemption on Shawne Williams
by N.Ireland Nets Fan on Feb 19, 2012 5:52 PM EST up reply actions
Ammo won't be moved
it will probably be Brooks
by MrDollarBills on Feb 19, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry didnt make myself clear I think
Im saying in the event of more cap space being needed if Howard was to hit free agency they would need to get rid of two of Shawne Williams, Petro, Morrow & Farmar. Basically the easiest by far would be Morrow and Farmar while stretching Williams contract.
Theres no way they trade Brooks to make cap room, hes on a rookie deal and looks good. Think I confused you with what I wrote.
by N.Ireland Nets Fan on Feb 19, 2012 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
wow
That is so awesome!!!
I love it..
by MetsNetsGiants on Feb 19, 2012 5:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
awesome gesture by Morrow
I mean he was what, 8 when Petrovic died? I kinda doubt he knew who he was, growing up in Georgia. but it just shows he cares about our franchise’s history, which is huge. Go Ammo
by sheepareevil on Feb 19, 2012 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
Wow....
I couldn’t think that any news could top Brook’s return, but this does by a lot. What a classy move. Kudos to Ammo.
the announcers will have to tell people who he is to begin
the average person watching will think his last name is petrovic
by mightymosdefinition on Feb 19, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
he will
I’m sure Prokhorov is in on this WWE battle of the owners nonsense that Cuban has been trying desperately to push. Can’t wait to see the Rocky 4 photoshop jobs. It’s good for us though, at least Cuban acknowledges the owner the league is terrified of, others like Dolan choose it ignore it and hope it goes away
by SovietBrooklyn on Feb 19, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
Keep thinking that this guy can't and won't do everything in his power
to grab Deron and Dwight.
Larry Coon says its possible. I think the threat is rule.
The Nets have no other options, everything and anything will be traded to Orlando for Howard.
Al Iannazzone @Al_Iannazzone
Tyson Chandler is pretty banged up. His tailbone and both wrists are bothing him from a couple of falls in this game.
Would bode well for us if he doesn’t play tomorrow
Dwight Howard wouldn't start over Johan Petro
would be huge if he doesnt play tomorrow
hes a factor defensively and killed us this year with his easy alley oops.
by Andrew Flynn on Feb 19, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
He's going to play
to big of a hate from both teams
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Feb 19, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
Tickets for Wednesday
Just purchased my tickets for the 22nd section 15 row 6!!!! We need to be loud!!!!!!!!!
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lopez looks bigger
i hope he plays stronger now
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Feb 19, 2012 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
I see a problem right there in Swag
LOOK. why does he have the ball so open for a steal while he’s driving?
:)
don’t hate, gotta love cuban’s passion and boldness.. peace out.. btw, cuban’s most hated team is the Lakers.
by letsgolal on Feb 19, 2012 6:07 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
wont happen
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Feb 19, 2012 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
I don't mind him being competitive
But when he runs his mouth like he does here, and thinks he’s being clever…well, then I just wanna knock him out.
god it sucks to hear 50 year old news anchors on abc7 say things like "Linsanity" and "Linning"
I’m not hating on Lin himself at all anymore but you gotta admit this is just getting embarrassing
Whoever has NBA 2K12 for PS3
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Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
if i had 2k12 i'd download that.
loved that team even though we were never gonna go far. still bummed about Krstic.
by sheepareevil on Feb 19, 2012 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
Awesome!
gonna download it. If you’re really feeling up to it, create the 2000 Nets with Stephon and Kendal Gill! LOL or the 2002 team
D-WIll + D12 = NETS 2012 Champs (with lots of luck)
by corky_romano4life on Feb 19, 2012 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks!
Next week I’ll create the 2000 team.
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets8 on Feb 19, 2012 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
Let me know if the Uploaded it right.
Whenever you download it.
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets8 on Feb 19, 2012 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
i think he read your post and liked it
because that is just so out of left field
sup ammo ??
by William_H_HOLLA on Feb 19, 2012 6:25 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
i think cubans still butthurt about the nets fans
chanting " thank you cuban" while harris scorched them for 40+ pts
by William_H_HOLLA on Feb 19, 2012 6:19 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Mike Vorkunov @Mike_Vorkunov
Deron Williams walking thru the locker room while singing “Brook is back, Brook is back!” #Nets
by planglois13 on Feb 19, 2012 6:24 PM EST reply actions 8 recs
Lolol I love deron
ITS A VVVVVVVVVVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEE
by Keysta101 on Feb 19, 2012 6:25 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
You forgot the sarcasm font
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets8 on Feb 19, 2012 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
you dont need sarcasm font
sometimes if you can’t figure it out, you need help
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yea I know
I just thought it was hilarious he had no idea
by sheepareevil on Feb 19, 2012 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
lol
maybe this time around they’ll break the all time losing streak
by sheepareevil on Feb 19, 2012 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
minus the 3 spot
but hey I’m not gonna complain seeing a real center in our lineup
by SovietBrooklyn on Feb 19, 2012 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
Minus the 3 spot?
DeShawn Stevenson may or may not have started for a team in the finals last year…
Hint: He did.
Dwight Howard wouldn't start over Johan Petro
brook sounds like a stoner lol
yooo super excited play man.
he sounds like jeff spicoli
Everybody already looks at Cuban as a boy in a 50 yr old man's body...
and everybody looks at Proky as the Most Interesting Man in the World…
I know Mark Cuban tangentially – and I can tell you, he’s just messing around. He’s basically saying that he hopes they stink, just like he hopes every other team stinks, other than his own. i.e. he wants to win titles. He was being tongue in cheek about it. He was clearly wishing them well otherwise, and just threw that in there to be obnoxious – wink wink …. I’m sure it wasn’t personal.
He is pissed
Because we got DWill courtesy of Devin Harris and of course with the help of 2 #3 picks.
http://www.netsdaily.com/2011/5/13/2168930/in-mock-drafts-no-consensus-yet
Ahhhh I guess things could be worse
"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."
Cuban has already won
we hired Avery, didn’t we?
"Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." -- Casey Stengel
by calling all toasters on Feb 19, 2012 9:29 PM EST reply actions
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