In 2010, the (then) New Jersey Nets were looking to make a free agency splash. Mikhail Prokhorov became principal owner of the franchise in May, expediting the team’s move to Brooklyn. Prokhorov was then the richest owner in sports. Rapper and entertainment mogul Jay Z owned a small part of the franchise as well, his contribution to the Brooklyn move.
The Nets were looking to sign at least one free agent in a player pool that featured All-Stars LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Amar’e Stoudemire, Joe Johnson, Dwayne Wade,Rudy Gay and Carlos Boozer. The Nets were coming off of a 12-70 season, yet there was much to be hopeful about .