Barclays Bank CEO Bob Diamond is in Jersey City for the PGA tourney named for his company. And across New York Bay, Diamond believes there'll soon be another "Barclays", the Nets' arena. While disappointed the Frank Gehry design had to be dumped and frustrated with delays, Diamond remains commited to the Nets--and the $400 million arena naming rights deal. "We won't be walking away," he said.
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