Poof! Vamoose, son of a b****!
While giving life to Roc Nation Sports it was only a matter of time in the minds of many as to when Jay-Z would surrender his part ownership and further pursue representing athletes in all sports. Preempting an appearance at the NBA Draft as his desire to represent NBA stars and future stars is well known. At these moments, the new minority owner remains anonymous.
Jay-Z did leave these words for Brooklyn Nets fans in a letter titled “Brooklyn’s Finest”
Being a member of the Nets organization surpassed some of my greatest ambitions. It was never about an investment; it was about the NETS and Brooklyn. My job as an owner is over but as a fan it has just begun. I’m a Brooklyn Net forever. It’s been an honor to work with Mikhail Prokhorov, Dmitry Razumov, Christophe Charlier, ONEXIM Sports and Entertainment, Brett Yormark and all the wonderful people involved in making the Nets first class. My sincerest thanks goes to Bruce Ratner, who first introduced the idea of moving the Nets to Brooklyn. A thank you and deepest appreciation goes to the fans. You are the lifeblood of any team.
The Nets have made their mark on the NBA and as they enter a new era, Roc Nation does as well; as we embark on Roc Nation Sports. Our newest endeavor is committed to building the brands of professional athletes as we have done for some of today’s top music artists. For Roc Nation Sports to function at its full potential, NBA rules stipulate that I relinquish my ownership in the Brooklyn Nets. It was a tough decision but as I stated earlier, it’s not about ownership. Congratulations to The Nets on a great season and making the playoffs! I will always be a Brooklyn Net.
From traveling to Cuba, releasing a new song on the radio and covering Times magazine, Jay-Z’s making an unintentional press run that is prepping everyone for his future ventures and his summer shows.
Virgilio Mendez
@REGULARGUYV
