Nets president Rod Thorn flew via private jet to Vancouver yesterday for two days of meetings with incoming owner, Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov. Thorn met with two of Prokhorov’s associates in Dallas over the weekend and discussed the business side of the organization.
The fact that Prokhorov flew in Thorn bodes well for Thorn. Also, Prokhorov received very favorable reviews of Thorn when he and his colleagues asked around this season (think international connections).
Thorn was prepared to give Prokhorov a lengthy presentation dealing with the basketball future of the team, including next year’s coach. Jeff Van Gundy was one of over a dozen names presented.
Thorn declined comment on any ownership matter because Prokhorov still has not been approved.