Mikhail Prokhorov set a five-year maximum for a championship when he bought the Nets in 2010. He even pledged to get married if his team didn’t win a title in that span. He went all out in 2012 trying to build a championship team but just ended up with the most expensive payroll + luxury tax in NBA history. And now it’s been five years and all Brooklyn has to show for their efforts is winning one playoff series. So what about the Prokhorov’s pledge?
Prokhorov, via the Nets’ official website:
You may remember my promise to get married if we didn’t win a championship within five years. Sadly to say, five years have passed, and today I am very happy to say that NBA commissioner Adam Silver has agreed to take the plunge in my place. Adam, you are much better man than me. Thank you very much, and I wish you and your new bride every happiness.
