New Jersey Americans

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

Players of note

Basketball Hall of Famers:

• Julius Erving
• Drazen Petrovic

Not to be forgotten:

• Derrick Coleman
• Kenny Anderson
• Keith Van Horn
• Kenyon Martin
• Drazen Petrovic
• 4 Wendell Ladner
• 23 John Williamson
• 25 Bill Melchionni
• 32 Julius Erving
• 52 Jason Kidd
• Richard Jefferson

Coaches and others

Basketball Hall of Famers:

National Basketball Association
Eastern Conference
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 | Utah Jazz | Seattle SuperSonics
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