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January 17, 2011
Projecting the New Jersey Nets: Now and Later
Newark Examiner
by Gregory Hrinya
More NBA fantasy talk, involving potential trades and free-agent signings (remember how well that worked out this year?) that will thrust the Nets into the league's elite for their move to Brooklyn.
But will the deal happen? Absolutely.
While Anthony undoubtedly has reservations about playing with the soon-to-be Brooklyn Nets, his own management is pushing him that way.
His agents, Leon Rose and William Wesley, want in on Mikhail Prokhorov's power and influence. While their whispers might sway the Nuggets star, the Nets' future surely will.
...Rose and Wesley are preaching Atlantic Yards, Brooklyn billboards, and an owner with endless pockets. They're preaching a rivalry with the Knicks and a team, if not city, Melo can call his own.
Luring Chris Paul is just as crucial. Could it happen? Just ask Paul's agent.... Leon Rose.
NoLandGrab: Meanwhile, back on Planet Earth, the Nets are holding down the 4th-worst record in the NBA, which, it must be said, is an improvement on last season.
Posted by eric at January 17, 2011 10:35 AM