Thorn Would Have Remained With Nets If LeBron Signed

Rod Thorn says he would have changed his mind and return as president and general manager of the Nets if they had been able to sign LeBron James.

"Just to watch," Thorn said.

Thorn conducted a 90-minute conversation with New Jersey beat writers during his final day on the job Friday.

"It's been a heck of a tour here, over these last 10 years," Thorn said. "I don't have much to say about the last two years. The first part of it, even the first year was a lot of fun. It's always hard to leave someplace, particularly someplace where you put some much into. They team is in very capable hands and the Nets have some good times ahead of them."