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Despite the lackluster location in Newark, NJ, despite a roster without much consistent talent, and despite the fact that the New Jersey Nets for a good portion of the season were flirting with the possibility of winning the fewest games in the NBA’s history, he bought the team. And thank goodness he did. Mikhail Prohorov purchased the NBA’s worst franchise earlier this year, and, so far, he has proven to be the visionary, charismatic guy that could just turn the lowly Nets around and forge them in to a respectable franchise. The Russian billionaire, reported to be worth between $9 billion and $10 billion, is a workaholic (supposedly working as much as 15 hours per day) and a dedicated businessman who also has a distinct passion for the sport of basketball. This past week Pro ...

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