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August 19, 2007
Listed-The NBA’s Ugliest Moves: New Jersey-Brooklyn Nets, Vancouver-Memphis Grizzlies, Seattle-Oklahoma City ’Sonics’, & Charlotte-New Orleans Hornets
NBA Blog lists what they believe are the five worst NBA ownership situations:
Moving an NBA team from a community can be tough. It rips at the heart and soul of local fans; then they have to watch their beloved team play in another city. Imagine seeing your ex-girlfriend with her new man on ESPN Sports highlight reels every night.
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#5: Bruce Ratner, New Jersey NetsThe Move: The New Jersey Nets will soon become the Brooklyn Nets.
The Fallout: Some Brooklyn residents were opposed to Ratner’s plans for a new stadium because the construction would force them from their New York homes. They feel the team is only a smokescreen for a larger ‘urban renewal’ development.
Posted by amy at August 19, 2007 9:36 AM