Nalod wrote:

nyvector16 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

infinitilov100 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

Moonangie wrote:Props to the Russian mobster for calling him names and sticking out his tongue. Who cares if the Nyets have not won yet. They will (eventually) and it sucks to be the NY team racing them to not be known as the lamest hoops franchise in the City.

You're sort of right about two things:
1) Prokorov getting props for what he's good at. You need and deserve an owner who has that unique skill set.
2) No one cares if the Nyets win, because they won't.
3) It sucks for them because they already are the lamest hoops franchise in the City. Hands down. Although they might be tied for last with the Liberty.

Maybe we need a thread in the Nets forum about who might (or might not) win a chip before the Nyets:

Charlotte/New Orleans - Hornets (0 appearances)
Indiana - Pacers (1 appearance in NBA: 2000)
New Orleans/Utah - Jazz (2 appearances: 1997-1998)
Toronto - Raptors (0 appearances)
Minnesota - Timberwolves (0 appearances)
Cleveland- Cavaliers (1 appearance: 2007)
Vancouver/Memphis - Grizzlies (0 appearances)
Denver - Nuggets (0 appearances)
Orlando - Magic (2 appearances: 1995, 2009)
Phoenix - Suns (2 appearances: 1976, 1993)
San Diego/Los Angeles - Clippers (0 appearances)

We are orginal charter team and we only have two banners.

Lets not pretend we are some thick in legacy team.

Im not worried about other teams, Im worried about the Knicks!

Too bad Prokhorov did not buy the knicks!

Too bad Prokhorov and his Nyets did not stay in the Swamp.

Why are you glad the Knicks were not bought by Prokhorov?

I take you don't like him because he owns the N*ts, but if he owned the knicks?

As much as I love the Knicks and consider myself a New Yorker through and through... I am above all an American...
That is why.. no matter what the russian says about Dolan or how much I hate Dolan...

I will never root for the Russian or be happy about him bashing another fellow American.

Go Knickerbockers!!!
USA... USA... USA...

I see my problem now.

I am of Russian acestry, From brooklyn, and used to root for the ABA NEW YORK N*TS!!!!!

All this time I have loved my knicks but deep down my sleeper heritage is seeping thru the pores of my skin!

Maybe Infinitilove100 is right? Maybe I am an ULITIMATENET!!!!!!

No wonder! You're steeped in Russkie traditions!

It's like a Nets sleeper cell, those Russian Knicks fans...

Get off our board Rasputin and down some "Wadkas" on the Ultimatenets.com board!

Nalod wrote:

infinitilov100 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

Moonangie wrote:Props to the Russian mobster for calling him names and sticking out his tongue. Who cares if the Nyets have not won yet. They will (eventually) and it sucks to be the NY team racing them to not be known as the lamest hoops franchise in the City.

You're sort of right about two things:
1) Prokorov getting props for what he's good at. You need and deserve an owner who has that unique skill set.
2) No one cares if the Nyets win, because they won't.
3) It sucks for them because they already are the lamest hoops franchise in the City. Hands down. Although they might be tied for last with the Liberty.

Maybe we need a thread in the Nets forum about who might (or might not) win a chip before the Nyets:

Charlotte/New Orleans - Hornets (0 appearances)
Indiana - Pacers (1 appearance in NBA: 2000)
New Orleans/Utah - Jazz (2 appearances: 1997-1998)
Toronto - Raptors (0 appearances)
Minnesota - Timberwolves (0 appearances)
Cleveland- Cavaliers (1 appearance: 2007)
Vancouver/Memphis - Grizzlies (0 appearances)
Denver - Nuggets (0 appearances)
Orlando - Magic (2 appearances: 1995, 2009)
Phoenix - Suns (2 appearances: 1976, 1993)
San Diego/Los Angeles - Clippers (0 appearances)

We are orginal charter team and we only have two banners.

Lets not pretend we are some thick in legacy team.

Im not worried about other teams, Im worried about the Knicks!

Too bad Prokhorov did not buy the knicks!

Too bad Prokhorov and his Nyets did not stay in the Swamp.

Why are you glad the Knicks were not bought by Prokhorov?

I take you don't like him because he owns the N*ts, but if he owned the knicks?

Again I'm glad that he's not the Knicks owner. He started on the wrong foot boasting with that "Blueprint of Greatness" B*ll Sh**. Just don't like the vibes.

CrushAlot wrote:Save the name calling and handle your business on the court. No respect for the new guy in town being blustery to get more press for his team this way. Doesn't jay z wear a knick jersey in a video? NY is a knick city first.

Awesome!

Nalod wrote:

nyvector16 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

infinitilov100 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

Moonangie wrote:Props to the Russian mobster for calling him names and sticking out his tongue. Who cares if the Nyets have not won yet. They will (eventually) and it sucks to be the NY team racing them to not be known as the lamest hoops franchise in the City.

You're sort of right about two things:
1) Prokorov getting props for what he's good at. You need and deserve an owner who has that unique skill set.
2) No one cares if the Nyets win, because they won't.
3) It sucks for them because they already are the lamest hoops franchise in the City. Hands down. Although they might be tied for last with the Liberty.

Maybe we need a thread in the Nets forum about who might (or might not) win a chip before the Nyets:

Charlotte/New Orleans - Hornets (0 appearances)
Indiana - Pacers (1 appearance in NBA: 2000)
New Orleans/Utah - Jazz (2 appearances: 1997-1998)
Toronto - Raptors (0 appearances)
Minnesota - Timberwolves (0 appearances)
Cleveland- Cavaliers (1 appearance: 2007)
Vancouver/Memphis - Grizzlies (0 appearances)
Denver - Nuggets (0 appearances)
Orlando - Magic (2 appearances: 1995, 2009)
Phoenix - Suns (2 appearances: 1976, 1993)
San Diego/Los Angeles - Clippers (0 appearances)

We are orginal charter team and we only have two banners.

Lets not pretend we are some thick in legacy team.

Im not worried about other teams, Im worried about the Knicks!

Too bad Prokhorov did not buy the knicks!

Too bad Prokhorov and his Nyets did not stay in the Swamp.

Why are you glad the Knicks were not bought by Prokhorov?

I take you don't like him because he owns the N*ts, but if he owned the knicks?

As much as I love the Knicks and consider myself a New Yorker through and through... I am above all an American...
That is why.. no matter what the russian says about Dolan or how much I hate Dolan...

I will never root for the Russian or be happy about him bashing another fellow American.

Go Knickerbockers!!!
USA... USA... USA...

I see my problem now.

I am of Russian acestry, From brooklyn, and used to root for the ABA NEW YORK N*TS!!!!!

All this time I have loved my knicks but deep down my sleeper heritage is seeping thru the pores of my skin!

Maybe Infinitilove100 is right? Maybe I am an ULITIMATENET!!!!!!

It's a pleasure to have helped you to make up your mind. Let's meet and have some vodka.

Nalod wrote:

infinitilov100 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

infinitilov100 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

Moonangie wrote:Props to the Russian mobster for calling him names and sticking out his tongue. Who cares if the Nyets have not won yet. They will (eventually) and it sucks to be the NY team racing them to not be known as the lamest hoops franchise in the City.

You're sort of right about two things:
1) Prokorov getting props for what he's good at. You need and deserve an owner who has that unique skill set.
2) No one cares if the Nyets win, because they won't.
3) It sucks for them because they already are the lamest hoops franchise in the City. Hands down. Although they might be tied for last with the Liberty.

Maybe we need a thread in the Nets forum about who might (or might not) win a chip before the Nyets:

Charlotte/New Orleans - Hornets (0 appearances)
Indiana - Pacers (1 appearance in NBA: 2000)
New Orleans/Utah - Jazz (2 appearances: 1997-1998)
Toronto - Raptors (0 appearances)
Minnesota - Timberwolves (0 appearances)
Cleveland- Cavaliers (1 appearance: 2007)
Vancouver/Memphis - Grizzlies (0 appearances)
Denver - Nuggets (0 appearances)
Orlando - Magic (2 appearances: 1995, 2009)
Phoenix - Suns (2 appearances: 1976, 1993)
San Diego/Los Angeles - Clippers (0 appearances)

We are orginal charter team and we only have two banners.

Lets not pretend we are some thick in legacy team.

Im not worried about other teams, Im worried about the Knicks!

Too bad Prokhorov did not buy the knicks!

Too bad Prokhorov and his Nyets did not stay in the Swamp.

Why are you glad the Knicks were not bought by Prokhorov?

I take you don't like him because he owns the N*ts, but if he owned the knicks?

Again I'm glad that he's not the Knicks owner. He started on the wrong foot boasting with that "Blueprint of Greatness" B*ll Sh**. Just don't like the vibes.

Ok, but thats after he buys the N*ts. You are glad he did not buy the knicks because he put an arrogant instigative billboard near the garden?

ANd Dolan has put off some good vibes in MSG?

Dolan's "little issues" and petulant ogre inside the castle management style aside, you really have to love an arrogant billionaire who spouts almost non-stop bs and has a team struggling not to be the worst in league history.

Try making it to the playoffs, son. Then start talking of "greatness".

Bluster obviously don't win ballgames.

foosballnick wrote:Not sure anyone has made a good argument as to why Proko is a good NBA owner or why he would have been a good owner for the Knicks.....other than "he's not Dolan".

As Priniple owner of the Nets, what has he done to make the team better except for spout off at the lip and challenge the Knicks through questionable marketing tactics? He inherited Jay Z. He inherited the Brooklyn arena and move. He inherited the architect of the previous championship run, Rod Thorne and than cut ties with him in favor of GM also run Billy King. He traded all the picks and roster maneuverability that Thorne had created to lock up a very high salary and questionable "core 4". His current roster has limited roster depth. He spends significant time overseas during the season. And most significantly, his record since taking over the Nets is 46 - 102. Close to a 300 winning percentage and arguably one of the worst teams in the NBA over that time.

So besides cool sound bites and Russian charm, and without Comparing him to Dolan, why are people enamored with Proko as an owner?

It should also be noted that Proko made much of his Billions during the collapse of the USSR. It is said he used his government ties and friendships and was given inside information and exclusive deals.

Couldn't have been stated any better.

Say what you want about the Knicks but, at least we have been relevant even if off and on for decades. The Nets in my over 40years have been relevant during the Jason Kidd years only. That should be an embarrassment for any franchise so, fuk you Prok and your Brooklyn Clippers.

Im not ok with the rumors of his clown like presentation that was a turn off to Lebron. Lebron was an ass so we can pass the sour grapes but the scene was not good according to "rumors". Riles with his slick tan and communicative skills to present a vision won him over.

I thought the Isiah years was the worst ownership model short of Ted Septien and Donald Sterling.

Prokhorov has no history to pound his chest over but I would take this dude over Dolan.

Dolan:

Prokhorov:

Nalod wrote:I complimented Dolan big time when he hired Donnie and we ate contracts to fulfil a plan to clear for Lebron.

Im not ok the rumors of his clown like presentation that was a turn off to Lebron. Lebron was an ass so maybe Dolan gets a pass.

I thought the Isiah years was the worst ownership model short of Ted Septien and Donald Sterling.

Prokhorov has no history to pound his chest over but I would take this dude over Dolan without a further thought as the owner.

Dolan:

Prokhorov:

why? Dude could prove to be even more inept and he's a foreigner. Dolan isn't perfect but, I'd never even consider "trading" him for an unknown commodity. Just because he's the Shiny New Toy in town, doesn't mean it's a good one. You could be trading your transformer for a "go-bot."

VCoug wrote:

StraightShot wrote:Jim's really misunderstood. He got a rocky start, but I've been impressed by his growth and maturation. This year he's finally made some wise business decisions and put together a good team.

Um, is this a sock puppet account for Dolan or someone he hired? Dolan's shown literally no maturation and the groundwork for this team was all lain by Walsh, a guy Dolan couldn't wait to get rid of. Why did you choose StraightShot as your name? Is that a reference to Dolan's awful ****ing blues band?

who Dolan hired and, if you think the Commis could make or even convince Dolan to do something he didn't want to do....you don't know the Knicks.
Dolan has improved as an owner and isn't even as bad as advertised. Knick fans love to hate and once they start there is no turning back for the fanatics. Dude has has very bad luck picking GM's but Layden was his Dad's move. Isiah, imo really the only blemish on his resume and who can honestly say "they" weren't drinking the Isiah Kool Aide his first season?

Also, keep in mind, he wanted Magic for the position only to have Magic suggest he hire Isiah.

Dolan is at least a known commodity. He is now accountable to stockholders for MSG brands, so therefore will feel the effects of bad choices. He may not win ships, but he must at a minimum keep the Knicks and Rangers competitive. We may not like dolan's choices and tactics, but he does not present the downside risk of Proko. Since MSG has been spun off in 2010 as a separate publicly traded company, Dolan is much more accountable for the Knicks results than he was previously under the cable vision and dad's teet.

The Nets are a toy that Proko can use up and discard at any time.