New Jersey Interveiws Joe Dumars, Jeff Bower

[Pugz]

As the Nets await LeBron James’ decision, they’re working on finding a replacement for out-going president Rod Thorn

The Nets interviewed Pistons president Joe Dumars and New Orleans general manager Jeff Bower on Saturday, according to league sources. Thorn, who is resigning July 15, and new coach Avery Johnson were in the meetings with the two well-respected executives, the sources said.

Thorn had no comment.

Thunder general manager Sam Presti also is a candidate for the position.

Dumars won the 2002-03 NBA Executive of the Year Award. Under his watch, the Pistons went to six consecutive Eastern Conference finals, two NBA Finals and won the 2004 championship.

Bower helped transform the Hornets from an 18-win team in 2004-05, the year before he took over, to a franchise-best 56 victories three years later.

Thorn’s replacement could be stepping into a prime job.

The Nets are considered in the mix for James and Chris Bosh during this free agent pursuit. They have $30 million to spend in free agency, young players and up to eight draft picks the next two years. Also, new billionaire owner Mikhail Prokhorov has promised to make the Nets a championship team within five years.

if dumars were to leave, i want to see us get an immediate impact guy. like a well known and well respected guy to step in. we need it.

 

[VC15]

If we got either of these bums, that would turn our off-season from sugar to <Censored>.

 

[sheed]

What the hell, why did they interview Joe?

 

[VC15]

What the hell, why did they interview Joe?

Apparently Dumars denied that he was interviewed by us.

 

[RipCity32]

I beg NJ to take Dumars.

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

I beg NJ to take Dumars.

I thought you loved Dumars lol.

 

[RipCity32]

[quote name='Big Bid'Ness' date='05 July 2010 - 04:34 PM' timestamp='1278362067' post='4308760']
I thought you loved Dumars lol.
[/quote]
GTFO lol.

 

[Pugz]

I beg NJ to take Dumars.

that wont really mean we get a top notch dude. we'll get trash. we're up for sale and until we get bought that will damper our chances at anything good.

 

[Mooche]

I was just waiting for all the Piston fans to come and say how happy they are. LOL.