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July 13, 2012
Quote of the day, from Nets CEO Yormark: "at the end of the day, you need to have a product"
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From the Wall Street Journal, Finally, the Nets Have Reason to Smile: Williams's Nets Lack Howard But Look Legit:
"In my seven years here, I've never seen a surge like this," [Brooklyn Nets CEO Brett] Yormark said. "Obviously, I've been very bullish on Brooklyn and have never wavered—new building, having a team that Brooklynites can root for. And that's all great. But at the end of the day, you need to have a product."
Which is why Borough President Marty Markowitz is turning over Borough Hall today to a press conference and rally. Brooklyn finally has "a product," a "sports entertainment corporation" to call its own.
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The Wall Street Journal, Finally, the Nets Have Reason to Smile
The Nets had been in the mix to acquire All-Star center Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic before trade talks broke down Wednesday. Williams had been asked about Howard more than anything else this week, and he said a good team without Howard would be great with him. But now the Dwight-free Nets must press on.
Posted by eric at July 13, 2012 10:21 AM