New Jersey Nets - Definition and Overview

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 to 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, going through a hoop

NBA Championships:

Franchise history

The Nets were one of four teams that joined the NBA after the American Basketball Association folded. 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.

Players of note

Basketball Hall of Famers:

• Julius Erving
• Drazen Petrovic
• Rick Barry
• Nate Archibald
• Bob McAdoo

Not to be forgotten:

• Kenny Anderson
• Derrick Coleman
• Kerry Kittles
• Kenyon Martin
• Keith Van Horn
• Alonzo Mourning

Retired numbers:

• 3 Drazen Petrovic
• 4 Wendell Ladner
• 23 John Williamson
• 25 Bill Melchionni
• 32 Julius Erving
• 52 Buck Williams

Current stars:

• Jason Kidd
• Richard Jefferson
• Vince Carter

Coaches and others

Basketball Hall of Famers:

• Chuck Daly

External links

• New Jersey Nets official web site (http://www.nba.com/nets/)
• Official Summer Pro League web site (http://www.summerproleague.com/)