As a NJ Nets fan, hearing about the Carmelo deal was the first time I actually considered watching an entire Nets game. Surely after weeks of speculation, Melo was on to save the Nets franchise from league doormat to possible playoff contender. But yesterday the big Russian dropped the bomb on Nets fans worldwide. His press conference could hardly be made out because of his thick accent. More puzzling, what owner of a sports franchise doesn't use e-mail? He told the media that the deal was simply too expensive to follow through with. What the hell is he saving the billions he reportedly had when he became the new owner for? Oh wait, signing Bo Outlaw to a max contract, drafting Derek Favors (bust), and signing below average NBA talent. The Nets look like a free agent pool team, better yet, players that nobody in the league wants. I can only imagine what his plan for the Nets is, Russian strippers at the Nets VIP lounge?, or maybe creating his own vodka with Kris Humphries face on the bottle? I have had many chances to attend a Nets game but declined due to the fact that I'd be watching a team full of free agents besides Harris and Lopez. Mr. Prokhorov only knows what he has in store for the Nets franchise but walking away from the Melo deal was just another failure in his first year as owner of an NBA franchise.
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