New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a National Basketball Association team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In 2004, the franchise was sold to Bruce Ratner, who announced plans to move it a to a Brooklyn Nets Arena in Brooklyn, New York.
- Founded: 1967, a founding member of the American Basketball Association
- Formerly known as: New Jersey Americans (1967–1968), New York Nets (1968–1977)
- Home Arena: Continental Airlines Arena
- Uniform colors: Midnight blue, White, Red, and Silver
- Logo design: A blue shield with the word "NETS" above and a basketball below traveling through a hoop
- NBA Championships: None
- ABA Championships: 1973–74 and 1975–1976
- 2004–05 Record: 42–40
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Franchise history
The Nets were one of four teams that joined the NBA after the American Basketball Association folded (as the New York Nets. They moved to New Jersey after their first year in the NBA). Under coach Bryon Scott, star player Jason Kidd led the Nets to appearances in the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003. However, they were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2002 and by the San Antonio Spurs in 2003. Prior to joining the NBA in 1976, the Nets under Coach Kevin Loughery and led by forward Julius Erving won ABA titles in 1974 and 1976.
Players of note
Basketball Hall of Famers:
Not to be forgotten:
- Kenny Anderson
- Chris Childs
- Yinka Dare
- Kendall Gill
- Armon Gilliam
- Kerry Kittles
- Stephon Marbury
- Kenyon Martin
- Keith Van Horn
- Alonzo Mourning
- Jason Kidd
- Vince Carter
- Richard Jefferson
Retired numbers:
- 3 Drazen Petrovic
- 4 Wendell Ladner
- 23 John Williamson
- 25 Bill Melchionni
- 32 Julius Erving
- 52 Buck Williams
Current stars:
- Vince Carter
- Jason Kidd
- Richard Jefferson
- Nenad Krstic
- Brian Scalabrine
Coaches and others
Basketball Hall of Famers:
Not to be forgotten:
- Byron Scott
- Lawrence Frank
- Kevin Loughery
- Rod Thorn
External links
| National Basketball Association |
| Eastern Conference |
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| Atlantic Division: Boston Celtics | New Jersey Nets | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers | Toronto Raptors |
| Central Division: Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers | Detroit Pistons | Indiana Pacers | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Southeast Division: Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Bobcats | Miami Heat | Orlando Magic | Washington Wizards |
| Western Conference |
| Northwest Division: Denver Nuggets | Minnesota Timberwolves | Portland Trail Blazers | Seattle SuperSonics | Utah Jazz |
| Pacific Division: Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
| Southwest Division: Dallas Mavericks | Houston Rockets | Memphis Grizzlies | New Orleans Hornets | San Antonio Spurs |
Categories: ABA teams | Basketball teams | NBA teams | New Jersey sports