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Fired Nets coach P.J. Carlesimo rightfully says Brooklyn owner Mikhail Prokhorov had unrealistic expectations for the team
Rightfully bashing Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov, unemployed head coach P.J. Carlesimo said Brooklyn can’t win a title with its current roster. Despite helping guide the Nets (49-33) to the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference and their first postseason appearance since the 2006-07 campaign, Prokhorov fired Carlesimo on May 5 following Brooklyn’s loss against the gritty Chicago...
Brooklyn Nets Open Fan Shop on Boardwalk at Coney Island, Just in Time for Summer (Photos)
The Brooklyn Nets insist on doing things differently. They believe it is part of their charm as the borough’s only dedicated pro sports team, from their stark black-and-white uniforms to their new-retro arena. Now they are taking their brand from Atlantic Yards to the boardwalk.
The Nets opened a boutique fan shop on the boardwalk in Coney Island on Thursday, putting their Jay...
Danny Ainge denies Nets’ access to Doc Rivers
The Brooklyn Nets cut ties with interim head coach, P.J. Carlesimo, and are now in the hunt for a new head coach. The Nets seem to be in “go big, or go home” mode as they look to fill their head coaching void with a respectable, accomplished coach, who can wrangle in the big personalities of players like Deron Williams and Joe Johnson.
Unfortunately for New York’s newest kids...
Jerry Stackhouse is a fighter and wants everyone to know it
Prior to viewing this 8-minute interview of Jerry Stackhouse, I forgot that former NBA player Jerry Stackhouse was somewhat of a fighter.
Recently, Stackhouse made an appearance of the ESPN2 show, “Dan Le Batard is Highly Questionable” and talked about some of his best fights over the years in the association.
Personally, my favorite story is the time that Stack got into a fight...
Carlesimo: Nets' Title Expectations Not Realistic Based On Roster
P.J. Carlesimo had a 35-19 record as interim head coach of the Brooklyn Nets and said that expectations from ownership are not lining up with the level of talent on the roster.
Carlesimo, however, did say that the Nets' head coach opening is one of the best in the NBA since they are a playoff team.
"Having said that, the expectations to win a championship in two years, that’s...
DJ Stephens’ Reported 46-Inch Vertical Jump Is Highest Ever Recorded By The NBA
DJ Stephens, previously of the University of Memphis, is working out for teams as the NBA draft approaches and he turned some heads today during his tryout with the Brooklyn Nets. According to Chad Ford, Stephens recorded a 46-inch vertical jump and claims that it is the highest vertical ever recorded by the NBA. The jump broke broke Kenny Gregory’s 45.5-inch record which was...
CC video of the day: Stackhouse shares stories of NBA fights
Jerry Stackhouse was a guest on ESPN's Highly Questionable and gave us quite the insight on NBA fights.
Stackhouse started off talking about how he had to fight for everything growing up but it soon turned into a discussion on any scraps he got into while he has been in the NBA.
From Kirk Snyder to Christian Laettner, Stack opened up on fights he got into during his time...
Billy King is likely to bring Bojan Bogdanovic over to the Nets for next season
Bogdanovic, a Croatian sharpshooter, was drafted by the Heat and traded to the Timberwolves in the 2011 Draft before ending up with the Nets
Clearly, this past season didn't end exactly as the Nets and GM Billy King had hoped, with a disappointing Round 1 loss to the banged-up Chicago Bulls. We saw it all from Brooklyn in that series: offensive inconsistency, defensive...
Jerry Stackhouse Regales Us Of Some Awesome Fight Stories
Jerry Stackhouse gave an interview on Tuesday in which he detailed his playing days, and specifically some of the fights which he partook in. Stackhouse at one point made another NBA player bleed and also mentioned that he never really regretted any of them, but came close to feeling sorry about the Laettner squabble. Just phenomenal.
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D.J. Stephens Records 46-Inch Vertical
D.J. Stephens has recorded a 46-inch vertical leap during a workout on Wednesday hosted by the Brooklyn Nets, according to a Tweet from ESPN's Chad Ford.
Stephens averaged 7.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game in his senior season at Memphis, his first in which he received significant minutes. Stephens was also named Conference-USA Defensive Player of the Year.
Stephens...
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Barclays Center fills arena with perfume
Did you happen to notice a pleasing scent while watching the Nets this season? It just happens to be the 'signature' scent of Barclays Center.
Barclays Center Pumps Fragrance Through Air Vents
If you’ve been to a Brooklyn Nets game this past season at the brand new Barclays Center then you may have noticed the fresh-smelling fragrance throughout the arena. That’s because the arena is pumping perfume through their ventilation system in an attempt to enhance consumer experience.
According to DNA Info:
As the last few fans rushed through the arena’s front doors,...
Kris Humphries Meets His Next Ex
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Brooklyn Nets big man Kris Humphries has had very little luck in his love life. His 72 marriage to reality star Kim Kardashian was broadcast for everyone to see. His well documented divorce case finally ended, and now technically he’s a free man. Check out Kris hanging with his new girl, which based on his previous relationships, should probably only...
Brooklyn Nets opening boutique on Coney Island
Nothing says Brooklyn like Coney Island and — in its latest grab to become synonymous with the Kings County borough — the Nets will be opening a boutique right next to the iconic boardwalk just in time for the Memorial Day summer tip-off.
The Nets Shop by Adidas will feature beach balls, flip-flops, visors and other summer sundries along with the usual Nets gear. Hoping...
Brooklyn Nets fire interim coach P.J. Carlesimo
The Brooklyn Nets took the Chicago Bulls seven games deep into their Eastern Conference quarterfinals matchup.
It still was not enough for P.J. Carlesimo to keep his spot.
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