Team: Brooklyn Nets
League: NBA (National Basketball Association)
Home Games: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
Head Coach: Kenny Atkinson
Conference Titles: 2
All-Time Greats: Julius Erving, Jason Kidd
Rivals: Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors
In 1967, the New Jersey Americans launched their first season as a member of the ABA with much success. In the following season, the name was officially changed to what we know now as the Nets. They soared to fame with the legendary basketball star Julius Erving, otherwise known as "Dr. J." Erving carried them to ABA titles in 1974 and 1976 before the team merged into the NBA. After taking home a win with a single playoff series in a total of 25 total NBA seasons, the Nets found redemption after obtaining high-profile superstar Jason Kidd. The point guard led the team to back-to-back appearances to the NBA finals in 2002 and 2003. The Nets gained major popularity when hip hop star and mogul, Jay-Z invested $1 million into the team in 2004. In 2012, he moved them from Prudential Center in Newark to a new arena in Brooklyn, thus rebranding the team as the Brooklyn Nets. He then sold his share of the franchise in 2013. The Nets always provide an action-packed experience in their minimalist black and white uniforms. If you want Brooklyn Nets tickets, search your options at StubHub.
Kenny Atkinson is acting head coach for the Brooklyn Nets. Before coaching the Nets, Atkinson was best known as the assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks under Mike Budenholzer. He served as an assistant for other teams until 2016 when he joined the Nets. Since then, he has coached them through many improvements and an appearance at the playoffs 2018-2019 season. Atkinson is known to have a traditional coaching style and has been recognized for the significant improvements in the players over the course of his time leading them.
In the 2018-2019 season, the Brooklyn Nets finished sixth in the East Conference with a regular-season record of 42-40. After advancing to the playoffs, the Nets lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round.
The Brooklyn Nets are most definitely showmen when it comes to entertaining an audience on the court. Some of their most anticipated matchups include several games with rivals the Boston Celtics and two games against the Golden State Warriors.
Resting in the heart of Brooklyn, the Barclays Center is 675,000 square feet and boasts accommodation of 18,000 seats for basketball games and 19,000 for musical performances and other entertainment events. The center is comparable to Madison Square Garden in nearby Manhattan. The owners anticipate the venue to host close to 200 sporting and entertainment events per year.
The Brooklyn Nets are known to have notable rivalries with the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and the cross-town New York Knicks. In particular, the rivalry with the Celtics is expected to be heated since former Boston guard Kyrie Irving now plays with the Nets.
The Brooklyn Nets compete in the NBA as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.
Besides Kyrie Irving, one of the biggest names for the nets is forward Kevin Durant. However, Durant is expected to miss the rest of the 2019-2020 season due to a leg injury. Notable former players with the team include Julius Erving, Jason Kidd, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.
Thursday 12/26 - New York Knicks
Saturday 1/18 - Milwaukee Bucks
Monday 1/20 - Philadelphia 76ers
Thursday 1/23 - Los Angeles Lakers
Wednesday 2/5 - Golden State Warriors
Tuesday 3/10 - @Los Angeles Lakers
Friday 3/13 - @Los Angeles Clippers
Saturday 3/21 - Boston Celtics
Wednesday 3/25 - Los Angeles Clippers
Wednesday 4/15 - Milwaukee Bucks
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