New Jersey Governor Chris Christie bids harsh good bye to the Nets - NBA Update
New Jersey Nets will be playing their last game in New Jersey on Monday. They will be moving to Brooklyn after this season and will be known as Brooklyn Nets. The governor of state Chris Christie considered that as good omen.
“I'm not going to the Nets game (Monday night) and my message to the Nets is 'goodbye,' " Chris Christie said Monday.”They want to leave here and go to Brooklyn? Good riddance."
Almost a fortnight ago the franchise got the unanimous approval from the NBA’s board of governors for relocation to Barclays Center. The new arena is more spacious and grand in every context as compared to the Prudential Center.
Christie holds a different opinion as he regards the Prudential center as one of the most beautiful arenas in the country and said it is located in one of the most vibrant city of States. The governor sarcastically said that if
they want to leave New Jersey for Brooklyn.
"Good riddance, see you later. I think there'll be some other NBA team who may be looking to relocate and they might look at that arena and the fan base in the New Jersey and New York area and say, 'This is an opportunity to increase
our fan base and try something different.' "
The governor is not nostalgic about Nets departure and he has already shown his interest in bringing over a new team to the arena. The Nets spent 35 years in New Jersey, including the last two in New Ark.
They have won 1,186 games and lost 1,634 during the past 35 years they have reached into the final twice in 2002-2003 but failed in both attempts while they made into the playoffs for 16 times.
They have not been impressive lately as they are out of the post season race for the 5th consecutive time. This has cost them their fame and credibility and no one likes to bet on a losing horse.
Their ongoing plight has not alone cheesed off the fans but the key player as well. The franchise is rolling dice to keep their key player Deron Williams who is on route to become a free agent after this season.
So the change of abode holds many ramifications for the club. They are hoping to attract new fans and clients in a more happening city. That was why Nets coach Avery Johnson was not bothered by the governor’s comments.
"Everybody has an opinion. We're moving on. And hopefully we'll move on and be successful in Brooklyn," Johnson said.
The brand new $1 billion arena will be available for the team after this season but they will be leaving New Jersey with bitter memories.
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