Billy King
Every piece the desk filed on Billy King, newest first.
17 pieces, filed between and
This is an index page. It holds the label “Billy King” — 17 pieces in all — and nothing else: the writing is on the pages it lists. The newest filing sits at the top, which on an archive of this age means the most recent thing that was said under the name rather than the most important.
The filings run across 2014, 2015 and 2016. Nothing here has been refreshed, re-headlined or brought forward — what you read is what ran, carrying the date it ran on.
Where the same subject is covered now is Opinion, which holds 70 pieces. If you came here looking for something current rather than something filed, that desk is the place to start.
What this page does not do is rank, score or recommend. There is no order of merit on it, no rating attached to any of the pieces and no summary that claims to stand in for reading them. An index earns its keep by being complete and straight about its dates, not by editorialising over the top of them.
Opinion
The Brooklyn Nets without Billy King, what could have been
In July 2010, the New Jersey Nets hired Billy King to be their general manager and to help build a championship team heading into Brooklyn. However, it seems as though King did the exact opposite.
Column · 2015-16 season
Nets
Prokhorov shakes up Nets Front Office, makes more promises
In 2010, Brooklyn Nets owner and Russian Billionaire proclaimed, “If the Nets don’t win a championship within five years, I will punish myself by getting married.”
Roster move · 2015-16 season
Opinion
2015–16 NBA Season Previews: Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets Principal Owner Mikhail Prokhorov empowered general manager, Billy King, to make bold moves in pursuit of a championship.
Column · 2015-16 season
Opinion
A new brew in Brooklyn
It has been a Summer of readjustments and retooling for the Brooklyn Nets as they have transitioned from a team mired in the expectations of the past to a team hungry to prove the doubters wrong.
Column · 2015-16 season
Opinion
Predicting Brooklyn Nets' Starting Five
The Brooklyn Nets have made plenty of changes this offseason in an attempt to become younger and more athletic. However, with the acquisitions of young talent and new signings comes new competition for a starting positions for the Nets.
Column · 2015-16 season
Opinion
Why addition by subtraction helps the Nets
It’s been a productive and surprising off-season so far for General Manager Billy King and the Brooklyn Nets. With seemingly few assets and fewer avenues to navigate, King has managed to meet the major objectives presented to him this off-season.
Column · 2015-16 season
Opinion
Slim pickings for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Draft
Over the years, Brooklyn Nets General Manager has had his share of draft-day success, finding hidden gems on the eventful day.
Column · 2014-15 season
Opinion
The Deconstruction of the Nets
A number of exciting developments are underway near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. While plans are moving forward for a new “green roof” atop the arena, Nets’ minority owner Bruce Ratner will breathe new life into the residential modular building on Dean Street and several other towers in the larger Pacific Park area.
Column · 2014-15 season
Nets
Joe Johnson and Deron Williams are Non-Factors in New Nets Letter
A few weeks ago, Nets executives met in Moscow to discuss both the current and future state of the team. In attendance were owner Mikhail Prokhorov, COO Freddie Mangione, General Manager Billy King and CEO Brett Yormark.
Feature · 2014-15 season
Opinion
Analyzing and Grading Billy King’s Major Moves as Nets GM
Billy King was named as the Nets’ general manager on July 14, 2010, and oversees all aspects of the team’s basketball operations. How has Billy King done so far as a GM? Here are grades for every major move the Brooklyn Nets GM has made.
Column · 2014-15 season