Recently one of Jay Z’s venture forced him to forfeit his 1/15 percent ownership in The Brooklyn Nets after deciding he wanted to create a sports management agency, Roc Nation Sports. Yesterday, after it was announced that he officially sold his stake in the organization, he released a statement revealing that NBA Rules made him give up ownership:
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.
Jay-Z has partnered up with CAA sports to launch Roc Nation Sports, and already it’s rumored to have attracted big names like Victor Cruz and Robinson Cano as future clients.
via: Necole Bitchie
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Jay-Z Explains Why He Gave Up His Ownership In The Brooklyn Nets was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
