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Our brand new HSS Training Center right here in Brooklyn means we are now 100% part of this borough, and our new D-League team will allow us to develop fresh talent, both in terms of players and coaching staff. These are just a few examples of the steps we are taking in pursuit of the highest standards both on and off the court. This season, our mantra is “Brooklyn Grit.” The Brooklyn community inspires us to always work hard, to put in the hours, to pay our dues, and to fight without wavering in our journey toward sustainable success. For our fans all around the world, there will be plenty to see this season as the foundation is set, the team comes together, and the work starts to pay off. We’re delighted to have you along with us for the ride and thank you for your support! And now… GO NETS! Sincerely, MONITORING | TECHNOLOGY | PROTECTION 877575SW24 | SW24.COM 1 penn plaza, Suite 4000, New York, NY 10119 MIKHAIL PROKHOROV SW24 is licensed in the State of New Jersey: Burglar Alarm Business License # 34BF00043500. SW24 is licensed in the State of New York: Licensed by the N.Y.S. Department of State, # 12000273780 S:5.25” WHICH WIIINGS SUIT YOU? S:8.25” INSIDER COUNTING ON CHEMISTRY OFFICIAL GAME PROGRAM New faces for the Nets include proven winners and 14 promising rookies joining Brook Lopez PHOTOGRAPHY Nathaniel S. Butler Getty Images DESIGN & LAYOUT GAME INFORMATION BROOKLYN TASTE Justin A. 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With top doctors, state-of-the-art facilities and a full range of services, we’ll keep you at the top of your game. Put yourself and your family in the best hands for medical care…right here in Brooklyn. (718) 635-5555 I whymmc.org The Hometown Hospital PROUD TO BE of the Brooklyn Nets. 16 | 17 BROOKLYN NETS BASKETBALL 7 MR. NET As he enters his ninth season with the Nets, Brook Lopez is closing in on a definitive place in franchise history. Despite missing nearly all of two seasons with injuries, the 2008 first-round pick ranks near the top in several Nets historical categories, and is poised to climb a few more rungs in 2016-17. Lopez is already No. 2 in points behind Buck Williams and a repeat of last year’s 1,501 would get him within 34 points of the top spot. The 7-footer is also No. 2 in blocks, but much closer to the franchise record. With 848 rejections, he’s just 15 behind George Johnson. And while his 3,602 career rebounds leave him just outside the top five, matching his career average of 7.4 per game will have him at No. 3 by Thanksgiving. Finally, only four players — Williams, Jason Kidd, Richard Jefferson and Kerry Kittles — have played more minutes as a Net than Lopez. For an extended Brook Lopez photo gallery, visit brooklynnets.com/photos 8 16 | 17 BROOKLYN NETS BASKETBALL 9 RONDAE RISING With just 29 NBA games to his credit, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has gone from an untested rookie to a crucial piece of the Nets’ puzzle. “I feel like I know a lot more,” said RHJ at the dawn of his second season. “Going into Summer League and playing some more and watching the game I feel like I’m going in knowing a lot more.” Hollis-Jefferson moved into the starting lineup just six games into his NBA career, only to have his rookie season interrupted by an ankle injury a month later. He returned to action in March. In that limited time, RHJ made an impression as an impact defender, with an active game that saw the 6-7 swingman average 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game as well as 5.8 points per game. Now he’s one of just five returning Nets players, and he got started on year two by getting in some action with Nets rookies at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 10.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 2.2 assists per game. For an extended Rondae Hollis- Jefferson photo gallery, visit brooklynnets.com/photos 10 16 | 17 BROOKLYN NETS BASKETBALL 11 73366 A VODKA SHOOTS. THE VODKA SCORES. MAKE YOUR PLAY TO SEE THE NETS WITH A THREE-GAME PLAN PLANS START AT $135 vs. HORNETS vs. ROCKETS vs. KNICKS DECEMBER 26 JANUARY 15 FEBRUARY 1 SCARF GIVEAWAY* JEREMY LIN BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY* FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE, CALL 718-NETS-TIX OR VISIT BROOKLYNNETS.COM SAVOR STOLI® RESPONSIBLY. Stolichnaya® Premium Vodka. 40% Alc/Vol. (80 proof). Distilled from Russian Grain. 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