Paul Pierce says that his only Brooklyn connections come via downloads. He likes to listen to Jay Z and the late Biggie Smalls. In the case of the former, that’s a good thing, considering that the Nets’ ultra-limited and soon-to-be-ex-partner is at least technically now Pierce’s employer as well as a casual acquaintance. But what a league this is. The rap icon isn’t the biggest star in his own ownership group — at least not where the NBA’s other owners are concerned. Mikhail Prokhorov, who unexpectedly ran onto the platform in jeans, T-shirt and a navy blue jacket for the photo opportunity portion of Thursday’s press conference to introduce the...
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