We're so pleased that now with Mikhail Prokhorov on board the sorely
needed affordable housing Ratner has promised is on its way.
From the Ratner/Onexim
press release on the letter of intent selling
the team to Russian's richest oligarch.
..Mikhail Prokhorov, President of Onexim Group, said “We are delighted
to join in this exciting project and to participate in the landmark development
of global sports in this entertainment arena in the heart of New York City.
I have a long-standing passion for basketball and pursuing interests that
forward the development of the sport in Russia. I look forward to becoming
a member of the NBA and working with Bruce and his talented team to bring
the Nets to Brooklyn.”...
Whoops, strike that so-pleased-about-affordable-housing thing. We meant we are
so pleased that our tax dollars, public and private land taken by eminent domain
abuse will be used to make Prokhorov a member of the NBA and will forward the
development of the sport of basketball in Russia.
High five?
