As many of you who follow my website know, 2011 was the Year Of White People Rapping. Well, is 2012 the Year Of Russians Rapping? If it is, billionaire and Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov gets us off to a hilarious start.
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Showing posts with label Mikhail Prokhorov. Show all posts
February 24, 2012
The Year Of Russians Rapping?
February 23, 2011
Random News Shit: NBA Trade Edition
I know the nigga allegedly ran Jerry Sloan out of town, but gotdamn.
Man, how does a trade of this magnitude go under the radar like it did these days? I mean, all the NBA insiders were all over the James Johnson to Toronto trade, but nobody knew about this shit until a short while before it happened. Deron was still with the Jazz when my meeting at work this morning started, and by the time it wrapped up he was a Net. That's so insane to me.
Okay, while I try to wrap my brain around this trade happening seemingly out of nowhere, let's discuss the details of the transactions:
Nets get: Deron Williams, Dan Gadzuric, and Brandan Wright
Jazz get: Derrick Favors, Devin Harris, two first-round draft picks and cash considerations
Warriors get: Troy Murphy and a second-round pick in 2012
At first look at this trade it felt like the Nets gave up too much, but upon further review, I think this was a bit of a steal. (Well, besides the fact that from all account Deron Williams isn't at all happy about this trade and probably won't re-sign in 2012, and all.) Devin Harris is good, but he's no Deron Williams; that first round pick will most likely be hit or miss regardless with this weak upcoming draft class; and as far as Derrick Favors goes, I've never been impressed by him when I saw him play. Personally, I don't think he'll ever become a good player, but how bad did he have to look in practice that the Nets have given up on him already? I know Mikhail Prokhorov really wanted a superstar and all, but damn, the kid is a rookie. Oh well, I guess he looked at Andrew Bynum and all the other guys people always say have potential that never pan out and said fuck it.
2) Hawks & Wizards Swap Bibby & Hinrich
Here are the details:
Hawks get: Kirk Hinrich and Hilton Armstrong
Wizards get: Mike Bibby, Jordan Crawford, Maurice Evans, and a first-round pick
I understand why the Hawks would do this trade, but why would the Wizards? They get Mike Bibby, 2 scraps, and a late first-rounder in a weak draft. How did they improve exactly?
3) Carmelo, Billups Help Knicks Get A Win In NY Debut
Sadly they had to make their debut in those wack Knicks throwback jerseys, but other than that, it was a pretty good night. Melo hit 27 and grabbed 10 boards (though he took 25 shots and only made 10) while Billups chipped in with 21 points and 8 assists.
January 20, 2011
Mikhail Prokhorov Deads The Nets' Pursuit Of Carmelo
You gotta love Mikhail Prokhorov, and no, not because your might "disappear" if you don't. First, you gotta love his pronunciation of Carmelo as "Carmela." I know he does it because of his accent, but it's still awesome. And second, you gotta love his response when asked about Melo's willingness to play for the Nets. That e-mail and carrier pigeons stuff was comedy gold.
Anyway, this is for the best because no matter how much genius Nets fans, like this guy, try to argue me down about Melo's being willing sign an extension and play for New Jersey, everyone with a pulse knows he wants to be a Knick.
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June 30, 2010
Random News Shit: NBA Free Agency Edition Pt. 1
Wait a second, so the aren't even flying LeBron out to New York, they're going to meet in Cleveland?? Man, I thought they didn't stand a chance before, now they're totally out of it. The only thing the Knicks can do at this point is show LeBron the "Cleveland, At Least We're Not Detroit" video on a continuous loop.
This is just a formality, LeBron is NOT going to the Knicks.
2) Nets Try To Woo Free Agents With Jay-Z/Prokhorov Billboard
My main question about that billboard is do you think jay-Z had any say on whether his image with on it?? I doubt it. New Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov would've sent some Russian mobsters down to Brooklyn to tune Hov and the Roc Nation up if he didn't agree. And that's suggesting he even bothered asking Jay-Z's permission, he could've just said fuck it and did it.
Whatever, the Nets aren't get anybody anyway. Maybe an Amare or Boozer, but none of the big three.
3) Dirk Nowitzki Opts Out Of Mavs Contract
This is intriguing, but I don't think Dirk wants to leave Mark Cuban. It's sad too because Dallas is never going to win with Dirk as their best player. It's just not gonna happen. He's best off in a situation like playing with Wade in Miami or with LeBron in Cleveland...or maybe Chicago?? I'd love to have Dirk in Miami, but like Bill Simmons said yesterday on ESPN's free agency summit, the city of Dallas would kill themselves if Dirk left them for the team that beat them in the Finals in '06. I think Dirk either goes to Chicago, or stays in Dallas.
4) Paul Pierce Plans To Opt Out
Oh stop it Paul, we all know you aren't going anywhere.
5) Amare Testing Free Agency
I can't wait to see who gives Amare Stoudemire a max contract so he can give you 15 and 8 next year. Yeah, he averaged 23 and 9 in 09-10, but that was when he played with Steve Nash. If he goes to New York or Miami he'll be asked to create his own shots. That's right, now more super easy baskets in the paint off perfect passes from Nash. Amare needs Nash more than Nash needs Amare.
My gut feeling is that he'll end up playing for the Knicks because after they get burned by all of the big three they'll have to bring in something so the city doesn't take to the streets to riot.
6) Richard Jefferson Gives Up $15 Million To Opt Out
I thought Richard Jefferson was an idiot when he dumped his fine ass fiance last summer, but that doesn't have SHIT on this. By optioning out of the final year of his contract with the Spurs, he's agreeing to give up the $15 million he's due to make next season for a chance to make less than half of that somewhere else. Did he not see himself play last year?? Talk about Idiocrary 101.
7) Allen Iverson Will Try To Comeback Next Season
I love A.I., but it's time to give it up. He doesn't want to be a role player, so what's the point?? I could see if his goal was to win a championship, but his goal is to start. He totally has the wrong mindset to contribute on a winner at this point in his career.
8) Doc Rivers To Remain Coach Of Celtics
Good for Doc. That is all.
9) Cavs In Negotiations With Byron Scott To Coach
Smart move on the Cavs behalf, Scott is a very good coach and he won't just be a suit like Mike Brown was.
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