It's not just that the Nets won big against the Thunder. Radio guys need some news ... and the Nets are the news right now. Carlesimo will face Mike Francesa, Chris Russo and Michael Kay, in order, starting with Francesa at 3:05 and going past 4:30.
For those wondering if "The Association" would air Avery Johnson's firing, the answer is no. The latest "webisode" does show Billy King discussing the why and how of Johnson's demise ... and how he keeps up with what's going on (shameless plug).
In this episode, "The Association" follows Kris Humphries as he discusses The Battle of the Burroughs, III, and his living in Manhattan.
Rosie Perez, the actress, took Joe Johnson on a tour of her native borough back in the fall. Recorded by cameras from Jay-Z's Life+Times YouTube channel, it's just being released this week online. JJ talks about the newness of his experience here.
Jesse Lawrence, Brooklyn fan, is the star of the latest digital edition of "The Association," meeting players and touring the locker room, part of the Make-a-Wish program. Lawrence, who's battling kidney disease, also sat front row vs. the Knicks.
Jamie Foxx was all about the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday Night Live. He opened his monologue talking about the Nets and the new popularity of black, wore a Hello Brooklyn t-shirt in a bumper shot and
MarShon Brooks has been the butt of a lot of jokes on "The Association" but in the first digital edition, he gets to dump the famed rookie bag he's carried now for a year. He's also dealing with the disappointment of falling out of the rotation.
‘The Association’ will be going digital for the next six weeks on NBA.com. The next full episode won't air until January 18. In the interim, there'll be original segments every Friday, This week’s segment: the Thunder and MarShon Brooks rookie bag.
The Nets keep breaking records on YES. The regional sports net reports that the Heat-Nets game Saturday night was the highest ever for a regular season game. In preseason, the Nets-Wizards game was the highest rated preseason game. As they say, YES!
LIke any good documentary series, episode 5 of "The Association" builds towards a defining moment. In this case, it's about "Brookl-lyn" chants and competing fan bases at the first Brooklyn Nets - New York Knicks game. There's more as well.
