Mikhail Prokhorov graces the cover of Forbes billiionaire edition, the one that ranks the richest people on earth. In this year's list, Prokhorov ranks 69th, down from 58th, but still worth $13 billion. In Forbes he talks about his passion, the Nets
There are strong hints in Russia media that Mikhail Prokhorov will run for Mayor of Moscow. A billionaire mayor of a major city? Come on! Uh, wait a minute. Never mind. Prokhorov reportedly would like to model his run on Michael Bloomberg's.
There's no expectation of an announcement but Billy King told NBA TV anchors he will be meeting with Mikhail Prokhorov this week talk "about the job [P. J. Carlesimo] has done and where we are as a team" but he doesn't expect "any announcements."
in our latest Off-Season Report, we examine Andray Blatche's past and hope for the future, the Nets latest roster math, Mirza Teletovic's toughness, our best guess on the new uniform; an examination of what Prohorov promised and delivered, etc.
It's getting exciting. It's September 1. On October 1, training camp opens (for the next to last time in New Jersey). On November 1, the Brooklyn Nets will battle the New York Knicks, the first time two New York teams have faced each other since 1977
The Nets found out that their owner was running for President of Russia when he announced it. Everyone said at the time that the decision wouldn't affect how the Nets are run, but more recently, Prokhorov has said he will sell virtually all his assets, presumably including the Nets. That obviously would affect the Nets
With ball movement the best it's been all season, the Nets won their first home game Wednesday, led by Marshon Brooks' career high and double doubles by Deron Williams and Kris Humphries. The game went back and forth for three quarters before the Nets, fueled by their backcourt, broke it open in the fourth.
Bottom line: there has been little if any change in his comments since Day 1. He likes what the Nets have to offer but wants them to add talent to their roster. As Billy King said way back in May that people should pay attention only to what he and D-Will say.
Steve Stoute is business partner with Jay-Z in the advertising and marketing agency that's pushing the Nets move to Brooklyn. He's also Jay-Z's marketing consultant and the guy who accompanies the Nets minority owner to a number games where he often sits with Dmitry Razumov, Mikhail Prokhorov's right-hand man.
In an interview with Championat, a Russian sports site, Avery Johnson spoke about how Mikhail Prokhorov has the same passion, if not the same involvement, as Mark Cuban who he worked with in Dallas. "He worried about the coaches and the players, making everything possible...Mikhail Prokhorov is doing the same thing now with the Nets."
