New Jersey Nets

The New Jersey Nets were a professional basketball team based in New Jersey, competing in the NBA. Founded in 1967, they originally played in New Jersey to contrast with the New York Knicks, and later moved to Brooklyn in 2012, becoming the Brooklyn Nets. Known for building competitive rosters and reaching multiple playoff appearances, the team gained recognition through stars like Jason Kidd and Kenyon Martin. Their history reflects growth and change within professional basketball, blending local New Jersey sports culture with national NBA prominence.