So I just got off the phone with the Brooklyn Rep.. and well .. I just brought season tickets... i was debating for a few months.. going back and forth..back and forth... but i finally did it... lets just say that @elone inspired me to get mine ..

of course i had to represent Netsdaily... and of course the brooklyn Rep knew Netsdaily and said we get our information before he does... stated its an "amazing website"....

so i've never made any big purchases before (hence why my heart hurts).. but hey u live once.. i've been a Nets fan since 2001... i was in high school and couldnt watch the games because i didnt have cable... so i listened to the radio ... yup every single game on the radio ...and now ... well its just an amazing day

So finally... im at section 102 .. row 5... Netsdaily members.. are we meeting up ?? =)

Alright guys.... it seems that Twill is definitely in Avery's doghouse....

1) Does he get out & finish the season strong ?

2) Does he get out & then go back in later on ?

3) DLeague

4) Traded

What do you guys think.... Avery is clearly establishing authority... will twill respond + or -   ..... are the nets just trying to scare the kid by saying "we will assess the situation" ..... or do they mean it ?

i hope twill gets his act together... cuz he culd be part of this Brooklyn thing.... which is gona be amazing

Dear Cleveland, All Of Northeast Ohio and Cleveland Cavaliers Supporters Wherever You May Be Tonight;

As you now know, our former hero, who grew up in the very region that he deserted this evening, is no longer a Cleveland Cavalier.

This was announced with a several day, narcissistic, self-promotional build-up culminating with a national TV special of his “decision” unlike anything ever “witnessed” in the history of sports and probably the history of entertainment.

Clearly, this is bitterly disappointing to all of us.

The good news is that the ownership team and the rest of the hard-working, loyal, and driven staff over here at your hometown Cavaliers have not betrayed you nor NEVER will betray you.

There is so much more to tell you about the events of the recent past and our more than exciting future. Over the next several days and weeks, we will be communicating much of that to you.

You simply don’t deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal.

You have given so much and deserve so much more.

In the meantime, I want to make one statement to you tonight:

“I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER ‘KING’ WINS ONE”

You can take it to the bank.

If you thought we were motivated before tonight to bring the hardware to Cleveland, I can tell you that this shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our “motivation” to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.

Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there.

Sorry, but that’s simply not how it works.

This shocking act of disloyalty from our home grown “chosen one” sends the exact opposite lesson of what we would want our children to learn. And “who” we would want them to grow-up to become.

But the good news is that this heartless and callous action can only serve as the antidote to the so-called “curse” on Cleveland, Ohio.

The self-declared former “King” will be taking the “curse” with him down south. And until he does “right” by Cleveland and Ohio, James (and the town where he plays) will unfortunately own this dreaded spell and bad karma.

Just watch.

Sleep well, Cleveland.

Tomorrow is a new and much brighter day….

I PROMISE you that our energy, focus, capital, knowledge and experience will be directed at one thing and one thing only:

DELIVERING YOU the championship you have long deserved and is long overdue….

Dan Gilbert
Majority Owner
Cleveland Cavaliers

The Year is 2001.  The Nets have been lackluster since their existence is coming from a miserable season.  Having just won 26 games, the Nets turned their fortunes around quite quickly.  Their answer came in the form of a Phoenix point guard by the name of Jason Kidd.  Can one man really change the culture of a team?  We have all witnessed it.  

By 2002, the nets won 52 games.  They were considered the elite of the Eastern Conference.  In a matter of months, Kidd changed the team from perennial losers into championship contenders.  Their up and down running style offense and good defense led them quite far.  Look at the 2001-2002 roster.  It is quite stacked with winners.  Not a lot of superstars but rather a bunch of guys who competed every single night.  A True team effort. 

Its quite amazing how deep this team was.  Although the Nets were swept by the LA Lakers in four, this team was championship caliber.  My point you may be wondering ?

The culture of an organization is quite vital to success.  Yes the Nets may have won 12 games last year but with the right personnel and pieces, the Nets can contend at a championship level quickly.  Young talent, free agents, and a winning culture can change everything.  

Will the 2010 Nets contend for a championship ? Probably not.  But over the next 2-3 years, the team can and will look very different.  NBA Teams can go from zeros to heroes in one season.  Sometimes miracles happen and I firmly believe the 2010 Nets can exceed expectations next season (pending roster improvements).  

Have Hope Net fans..... We will enter the Promise Land......