New Jersey Nets Are Now Officially the Brooklyn Nets
On Friday, the NBA's Board of Governors unanimously approved the New Jersey Nets' relocation to Brooklyn. NBA commissioner David Stern stated on Friday at a press conference, "We voted to formally approve the move, and the team name." Stern also praised the Nets' new home by saying that it was "an impressive building." The Nets' will be moving to the Barclays Center, which is almost finished being built.
The building is expected to be finished on time, as early as August, and will be opening on September 28 if everything goes according to plan. Sales of tickets and suites for next year's season are reportedly selling very well. Construction of the building began on March 11, 2010 and the building has cost over $1 billion so far. The Barclay Center is massive and is expected to hold up to 18,103 Nets fans.
Team owners Prokhorov and Bruce Ratner have released a statement saying, "We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to David Stern and the NBA team owners for their role in making the Nets' move to Brooklyn a reality. Barclays Center will give Nets a state-of-the-art new home and, together, we will give Brooklyn the great sports and entertainment experience it so deserves." The Nets, who have already been eliminated from this year's playoffs, are looking for a fresh start next season. The relocation will give the Nets a new face with a new building, new fans, and new excitement. With so much anticipation for next year's season, the Nets have to make sure that they follow through on the most important aspect of the game, which is playing good ball.
On Friday, the NBA's Board of Governors unanimously approved the New Jersey Nets' relocation to Brooklyn. NBA commissioner David Stern stated on Friday at a press conference, "We voted to formally approve the move, and the team name." Stern also praised the Nets' new home by saying that it was "an impressive building." The Nets' will be moving to the Barclays Center, which is almost finished being built.
The building is expected to be finished on time, as early as August, and will be opening on September 28 if everything goes according to plan. Sales of tickets and suites for next year's season are reportedly selling very well. Construction of the building began on March 11, 2010 and the building has cost over $1 billion so far. The Barclay Center is massive and is expected to hold up to 18,103 Nets fans.
Team owners Prokhorov and Bruce Ratner have released a statement saying, "We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to David Stern and the NBA team owners for their role in making the Nets' move to Brooklyn a reality. Barclays Center will give Nets a state-of-the-art new home and, together, we will give Brooklyn the great sports and entertainment experience it so deserves." The Nets, who have already been eliminated from this year's playoffs, are looking for a fresh start next season. The relocation will give the Nets a new face with a new building, new fans, and new excitement. With so much anticipation for next year's season, the Nets have to make sure that they follow through on the most important aspect of the game, which is playing good ball.
After 35 years in New Jersey (1977-2012) the Nets are moving to Brooklyn, New York. They will be opening in the new Barclays Arena for the 2012-2013 NBA Season.
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