The 2010 NBA Lottery: The Washington Wizards Win The John Wall Sweepstakes

The Nets may have lost the battle on Tuesday night, but with these guys pulling the strings for their franchise as owners, they should be just fine.

Mikhail Prokhorov: “Tell me, Mr. Jay, how you feel about world dominance?”

Again, the NBA Draft order is as follows:

14. Houston Rockets

13. Toronto Raptors

12. New Orleans Hornets

11. Memphis Grizzlies

10. Indiana Pacers

9. Utah Jazz

8. Los Angeles Clippers

7. Detroit Pistons

6. Golden State Warriors

5. Sacramento Kings

4. Minnesota Timberwolves

3. New Jersey Nets

2. Philadelphia 76ers

1. Washington Wizards

14. Houston Rockets

13. Toronto Raptors

12. New Orleans Hornets

11. Memphis Grizzlies

10. Indiana Pacers

9. Utah Jazz

8. Los Angeles Clippers

7. Detroit Pistons

6. Golden State Warriors

5. Sacramento Kings

4. Minnesota Timberwolves

3. New Jersey Nets

2. Philadelphia 76ers

1. Washington Wizards

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As the ESPN lottery coverage opened, the cameras panned the room and a number of luminaries standing together before the start of the ceremony. And behind all them? The infamous Mikhail Prokhorov, standing stone-faced for a solid three seconds before the cameras moved away from him. God I’m glad to have this guy involved with the NBA.

Later, Prokhorov spoke to ESPN’s Heather Cox. It was only a brief interview, but it marked the first time the newly minted Nets owner has taken to live TV in the States. A few excerpts:

David Stern addressed the media not too long ago. Discussion was primarily focused on the new ownership groups and the upcoming free agency.

The hot topic of the press conference was Mikhail Prokhorov, new owner of the New Jersey Nets, set to have his own press conference tomorrow. Stern says that Mikhail is excited to take on the challenge of improving the Nets, and is working hard every day to master the intricacies of the NBA’s collective Bargaining Agreement.