Author Topic: NBA Nets sold to Jay-Z & They're Moving to Brooklyn (Read 554 times)

Darksider · « **on:** January 22, 2004, 06:50:13 PM »

The New Jersey Nets have finally been sold. That's good news for some and bad news for others and they're said to be moving to Brooklyn...

The Nets' owners have agreed to sell the team for $300 million to a New York City real estate developer Bruce Ratner, along with a team of investors which include hip-hop businessman Jay-Z. It's a move that could bring Brooklyn its first major sports franchise since the Dodgers moved to LA.

However the building of a massive $2.5 billion complex which includes the arena -- involves destroying houses and re-locating several thousand persons. That will definitely be a problem. And, in a sense, it goes against the grain of what Jay-Z seems to be about.

The rapper has always projected an image of being down for the people of his 'hood, Brooklyn and The Marcy Projects in particular. Oh well, we'll see.

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white Boy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2004, 06:57:39 PM »

why do they wana move them

Doggystylin · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2004, 06:58:04 PM »

HELL MOTHAFUCKIN YEAH! GO JIGGAAA!

P Nelson · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2004, 08:39:21 PM »

Rocawear Jerseys coming soon? I heard they was going to be the Brooklyn Shooters but dont quote me.. Sounds dope

Jome · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2004, 09:27:54 PM »

LoL, Jay-Z might very well be the first black president.
He'll sign Bush to Roc-a-fella, and become president as part of the deal.

ZILLA THA GOODFELLA · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2004, 09:55:15 PM »

good news.....jay z doin it.......

doggy.....u are LAME!

TobyTizzle · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2004, 10:02:28 PM »

They are moving because there is no public transport to the current stadium, so crowd numbers never reach capacity/potential

On The Edge of Insanity · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2004, 04:36:07 AM »

Quote from: TobyTizzle on January 22, 2004, 10:02:28 PM

They are moving because there is no public transport to the current stadium, so crowd numbers never reach capacity/potential

Exactly, and just think how packed out they would be every week in Brooklyn, it makes perfect business sense. Could be pretty grimy out there for visiting teams though.