Joseph Tsai discussed his ownership of the Nets during an interview with the CEO of the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund earlier this month and its release seemed to put some fans of the tortured franchise over the edge. Granted, Nets fans have ample reasons to be in an agitated state given the team’s dismal record this season. Should Brooklyn drop Sunday’s finale in Philadelphia, a likely probability given the tightness within the Eastern Conference standings and the Nets’ lengthy injury list, it will hit the 50-loss mark for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign.
Steve, thanks for another great article and perspective on the Nets. If I'm not mistaken, the Nets won more playoff games (10 wins) under Billy King's "disastrous" 5 year run as GM than during Sean Marks' 8 year tenure (8 playoff wins). I am not posting this comment to defend Billy King's tenure. But I am posting this comment to express frustration over Marks' continuing leadership of the Nets. Eight years as a GM is a long time in sports (Obama was still the President of the USA when Marks was hired). I don't believe Marks has earned a ninth season. If Tsai isn't going to sell the team, then he should find a new GM to run the Nets.
Steve, thanks for another great article and perspective on the Nets. If I'm not mistaken, the Nets won more playoff games (10 wins) under Billy King's "disastrous" 5 year run as GM than during Sean Marks' 8 year tenure (8 playoff wins). I am not posting this comment to defend Billy King's tenure. But I am posting this comment to express frustration over Marks' continuing leadership of the Nets. Eight years as a GM is a long time in sports (Obama was still the President of the USA when Marks was hired). I don't believe Marks has earned a ninth season. If Tsai isn't going to sell the team, then he should find a new GM to run the Nets.