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From the ABA to the NBA: The Brooklyn Nets' journey.
The Brooklyn Nets, a professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, were founded in 1967 and initially played in Teaneck, New Jersey, as the New Jersey Americans, followed by a period spent in Long Island as the New York Nets and later returning to play as the New Jersey Nets. They are a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as well as an original member of the American Basketball Association (ABA). In 2012, the team moved to Brooklyn and were renamed the Brooklyn Nets.
Quick Facts
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Lore & Background
The franchise was established in 1967 as a founding member of the ABA. The team was named the New York Americans but played as the New Jersey Americans due to venue issues. After a move to Long Island, they became the New York Nets. The Nets won two ABA championships, in 1974 and 1976, led by Julius Erving. In 1976, the Nets joined the NBA as part of the ABA–NBA merger. Financial pressures forced the team to trade Erving to the Philadelphia 76ers before their first NBA season. The team moved back to New Jersey in 1977.
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Did You Know?
- The team changed its name to the New York Nets because 'Nets' rhymes with the New York Mets and New York Jets.
- Julius Erving, known as 'Dr. J', led the Nets to two ABA championships.
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