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Mikhail Prokhorov

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Entrepreneur

The Resume

    (May 3, 1965- )
    Born in Moscow, Russian Federation
    Owner of the ONEXIM Group
    Former shareholder in Interros and Norlisk Nickel
    Principal owner of the Brooklyn Nets
    Net worth estimated by Forbes at $13.2 billion (2012)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was arrested in France, after he allegedly arranged a prostitution ring for his guests (2007).
    He shifted political affiliations three different times.
    His ownership has been criticized by basketball pundits, as he overpaid or mortgaged a good portion of the Nets' future in pursuit of an NBA title.
    Despite spending a large amount of money, he's been considered an absentee owner as he rarely attends the team's games.
    He is extremely reclusive in the North American media.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is a self made billionaire, after he made most of his fortune through investments.
    He founded Russia's Party of Civic Platform as an alternative for Russians who were disenchanted with the country's political system.
    He is the first non-North American owner of an NBA franchise.
    He was instrumental in helping finance the construction of the Barclays Center, when the project was about to fall through.
    He is involved in various sporting and charitable initiatives in his home country of Russia.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 27 Votes: 55.56% Annoying