The Big Show: Brooklyn Nets’ inaugural season to be documented by NBA TV’s “The Association”
It’s got all the elements of a hit cable TV series: The return of a major pro sports franchise to Brooklyn after 55 heartbreaking years, a maverick billionaire owner who once ran for the Russian presidency, but now seems obsessed with vanquishing his crosstown rivals, a hip-hop icon who has a stake in the team and also happens to be married to one of the most beautiful and talented entertainers in the world, a $100 million point guard on a mission to make the Nets a marquee franchise and, of course, the ex-husband of reality show diva Kim Kardassian.
Sound intriguing?
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 10 p.m. on NBA TV and NBA.com, Brooklynites can begin following the exploits of Mikhail Prokhorov, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Deron Williams and Kris Humphries as they become the latest “cast members” of the league’s acclaimed documentary-style series, “The Association.”
Season One of the Nets in Brooklyn will be the theme of Season Four of the series, which promises to provide a weekly in-depth view of the Nets’ move into Brooklyn and their quest not only to establish themselves as a part of our borough’s community, but also as a legitimate contender for an elusive NBA title after five consecutive non-playoff campaigns.
“I think it’s great that the NBA will be documenting our inaugural season in Brooklyn as part of The Association,” said Williams, fresh off capturing his second gold medal as a member of the 2012 Dream Team at the London Olympics.. “As we make history bringing a professional sports team to Brooklyn, fans will get to have an inside look. Our new home, the borough of Brooklyn, will provide a great backdrop for the series, and I think people are going to be pretty excited with their exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new arena.”