Teletopez Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2011/0406/espnny_williams_billboard_576.jpg NEW YORK -- "The Blueprint for Greatness" has now become "The Blueprint for keeping Deron Williams in a Nets uniform long-term." The Nets unveiled an 80-by-60 foot billboard featuring Williams and the slogan "Bound For Brooklyn" in Times Square on Tuesday afternoon. It will be on display until Apr. 19. “This Times Square billboard tips off our dynamic 'Brooklyn Bound' campaign, which will see us doing major outdoor advertising in Brooklyn on billboards and phone kiosks,” said Nets CEO Brett Yormark in a statement. “Deron is arguably the best point guard in the NBA and he will be the face of our campaign as we prepare for the team’s exciting relocation to the Barclays Center of Brooklyn in 2012.” ESPN The Battle of the Billboards continues! Summer 2010http://www.sportsnetworker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/124010868.jpg October 2010http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2010/10/27/alg_brooklyn_stoudemire_poster.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Haha sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I assume Williams is going to resign with the Nets if they are promoting this, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I assume Williams is going to resign with the Nets if they are promoting this, right?Wrong...kinda. He could easily walk away but Nets are using him to promote NYC just to grab some fans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 How do New Jersey people feel about this? I wouldnt be too happy my team is leaving my city, much less promoting the fact that they are dumping you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teletopez Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 How do New Jersey people feel about this? I wouldnt be too happy my team is leaving my city, much less promoting the fact that they are dumping you.I'm thrilled that the team is headed to Brooklyn. Our attendance last decade was never higher than 18th in the league. As much as I enjoy going to Nets games frequently and conveniently (especially this season at the Prudential Center), playing in the league's most expensive arena in Brooklyn, possibly alongside Deron Williams, is something that catches the eye of free agents and big names. It may take some time for the arena to sell out, but over time, we may develop an extended fanbase there. There are people who are disappointed in the Nets leaving, but they shouldn't be unhappy about the team promoting the move. Our FO is doing what they feel is best to keep their superstar and facilitate succeeding early on at a new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 How do New Jersey people feel about this? I wouldnt be too happy my team is leaving my city, much less promoting the fact that they are dumping you.Brooklyn's about a 25-30 minute drive from Newark anyways. Not that big of a deal imo. I know soooooo many Knicks fans that live in NJ that drive to MSG to see the Knicks play. It wouldn't be much different for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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