Players Think Reversible Jersey Promotion A Good Idea
Aug 30, 2009 Brook Lopez, Dwyane Wade, Promotions
Vincent M. Mallozzi of the New York Times wrote an interesting piece on promotions NBA teams are working on to get fans in the seats. It is no surprise the Nets’ reversible jersey promotion was talked about. The article contains a few quotes from NBA players including Dwyane Wade and Brook Lopez. Dwyane Wade had this to say about the promotion:
Wade, the Heat’s star guard, called the concept “totally awesome.”
Wade added: “It’s a very unique idea. It takes a confident organization to give their fans merchandise associated with players from other teams. I look forward to the day when we’re in town and I get to see all those Wade reversibles out there.”
Brook Lopez also talked about it:
Nets center Brook Lopez was asked if the reversible-jersey promotion was a blow to the egos of him or his teammates.
“Not at all,” he said, laughing. “I can speak for most of the guys who think this is a very cool promotion. I think it will actually help all the teams involved, and it’s a great way to bring enthusiastic fans to the games and raise the energy level in our arena.”
Wade’s reaction should be no surprise. You are the away team and you are getting more of your fans into the arena. Back when Mark and I talked about this at length, I mentioned that I thought it was a good idea, because most of the fans coming for the promotion wouldn’t be there any other way. However, nobody was sure how the players felt about it, and these comments from Brook prove that this is a good idea. Listen, when the Nets are on the road, they play in front of crowds larger than they see at home, so I the Nets need to do anything they can to get the stadium as full as it can be. Brook sounds genuinely excited about playing in front of a larger crowd, and if that helps him play better, it could be an added bonus to this promotion. I am guessing that I am in the minority here though…
Nets on the Net 8/30/09
Aug 30, 2009 Nets on the Net, Youtube of the night
Catching up with your Nets-related news and musings from the weekend.
- In a Hoopsworld chat, Yannis Koutroupis said despite the fact that the Miami Heat are seeking a PG, he’s doubtful the Nets will trade Rafer Alston. In a separate post on Hoopsworld,, Luke Byrnes said the Nets season should be considered a “bust” if they’re not in contention for a playoff spot by the end of the year.
- In a Steve Politi report for the Star-Ledger, Barclay’s president Bob Diamond says the Bank remains committed to the Atlantic Yards development its naming rights deal for the new Brooklyn arena.
- Madison Magazine, which follows all things relevant to the Madison, WI region, has a feel-good story about Devin Harris (University of Wisconsin-Madison player) regarding his off-the-court charity work with children.
- NetIncome, over at the always reliable Nets blog NetsDaily, gives a weekly update of the Nets, talking about where the players are getting in shape for the off-season, some musings on the 2010 free agent class, and a score of other Nets tidbits.
- Liam Martin at NESN has a preview of the Nets saying the Nets will probably not win the Atlantic Division this season, but they may be in playoff contention.
- We also found a little Brook Lopez highlight reel. Some good stuff though because of my own personal musical tastes, I’m watching on mute.
NetsAreScorching Update: Commenting Constitution, Salaries, and Stats
Aug 30, 2009 Updates
With the addition of this site to the Truehoop Network, and more recently with the addition of Mark, this site has grown to an extent I could have never imagined it would. In fact, just recently we surpassed 50,000 hits, and while that may not seem like a ton, we are only 4 months old, and we know this site is only going to get bigger.
With that being said, discussions are growing on the site as well, and that lead Mark and I to implement a commenting constitution. So whenever you have a chance, click the link up top and give it a read. Also, here at NetsAreScorching we are trying to become the one-stop shop for everything Nets related. This is why we instituted a salaries and stats section.
Lastly, I just wanted to thank you guys, the readers, for coming over every day, reading the blog, and adding your opinions to the discussions. That makes all of the work Mark and I put it worth it.