Mikhail Prokhorov: Not selling and not worrying about money

By Net Income Apr 8, 2015, 7:48pm EDT

Mikhail Prokhorov never disappoints. His press conferences are filled with news and back-and-forth with reporters. It was that way again Wednesday as he laid out his plans for the Nets, which he said he has never intended to sell.

Here are some of the beat writers' tweets... and one from his US rep...

Good to have the Big Guy in the building! pic.twitter.com/4UgVR4oVgT
— Irina Pavlova (@ipavlova) April 8, 2015

Prokhorov started by giving his analysis of the team's progress... adding a few quips, as only he can...

Prokhorov: "I have missed your shining faces."
— Josh Newman (@Joshua_Newman) April 8, 2015

Prokhorov just called Joe Johnson "Joe Cool Hand."
— Andy Vasquez (@andy_vasquez) April 8, 2015

Then reiterated his commitment to the team, including a willingness to spend into the repeater tax if need be...

Prokhorov claims money is not an option for building a title team and says he would dip into the repeater tax #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) April 8, 2015

Mikhail Prokhorov when pressed by a reporter about how much money he has lost the last five years: "You like counting other people's money?"
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) April 8, 2015

Furthermore, he said he has no interest in selling a controlling interest in the Nets to anyone and that there is nothing on the table

Prokhorov says there is "nothing on the table" as far as a sale of a minority stake of the team. Says he has no plans to sell majority stake
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) April 8, 2015

Prokhorov said he's been appoached by about 10 different people regarding purchasing a minority stake. Still, nothing happening yet he said.
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) April 8, 2015

As for why he hasn't been at games more often, he noted the continuing crisis in US-Russian relations...

"Volatile economic crisis in Russia" Prokhorov attributes to his rare attendance at Nets' games.
— Anthony Puccio (@APooch) April 8, 2015

But he noted, his patience remains strong...

"You need to be cool from time to time." - Mikhail Prokhorov on whether he was frustrated when the #Nets were in 11th out East.
— Moke Hamilton (@MokeHamilton) April 8, 2015

He also had kind words to say about Billy King and Lionel Hollins...

Prokhorov is comfortable working with GM Billy King, who has one year left on his deal #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) April 8, 2015

Prokhorov said he liked Lionel Hollins' toughness. Cited Andrei Kirilenko situation, said he trusted Hollins' belief that AK didn't fit in.
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) April 8, 2015

And even kinder words for Bob Windrem, NetsDaily editor who turns 70 Thursday (and who is reportedly both grateful for the shoutout if just a bit embarrassed).

Prokhorov wishes @NetsDaily happy birthday at end of press conference. Prokhorov pressers are always entertaining.
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) April 8, 2015

He left no doubt he wants Brook Lopez back...

Prokhorov on if the Nets want Brook Lopez back next year: "Lionel told you maybe 20 times that we do want him back."
— devin kharpertian (@uuords) April 8, 2015

And after the game, Brook Lopez offered a response...

Brook on Prokhorov saying he belongs with #Nets: "We like playing with each other and I like being here. No question. I've always said that"
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) April 9, 2015

Brook Lopez on Prokhorov's comments that he belongs in Brooklyn: "I like to hear that. ... But I've always said that."
— Andy Vasquez (@andy_vasquez) April 9, 2015

Overall, his message could be boiled down this way...

Mikhail Prokhorov:"I'm very committed to the team. I'll continue to do and find all the best I can get for the team." pic.twitter.com/x8jZAGVhNh
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) April 8, 2015

Like we said...