Brooklyn Nets boasting new anthem
- Posted: 2:31 AM, November 6, 2012
Brooklyn’s new team is boasting a new anthem to be blasted at Barclays Center during all home games this season. The song – entitled “Brooklyn: Something To Lean On” is by Brooklyn-born, Grammy-nominated singer John Forté.
The tune made its debut Saturday before the start of the Nets’ arena-opening victory over the Raptors.
“Creating the team's song felt like a way of saluting my birthplace and the beauties and complexities the borough represents,” said Forté, best known for being a member of the 90s-rap group the Fugees.
“Most important, however, I wanted to salute the multifarious swaths of culture that elevate Brooklyn to the international level of notoriety, which it deserves. My love for Brooklyn made this an easy job – that, and becoming the Nets new number one fan.”
"We are touched by John 's work as it captures the soulfulness and energy that represents Brooklyn," said Petra Pope, senior vice president of event marketing and community relations for the Nets. "This song will be heard around the borough, and it will be part of the new generation of Brooklyn Nets fans."
Meanwhile, say goodbye for now to Sly Fox from the Nets’ New Jersey days. The team has partnered with Marvel to create a new metal-armored “superhero” called “BrooklKnight” that even can fly.
He is now the new team mascot – and he even has his own limited-edition comic book.