Oakland Oaks

The Oakland Oaks were a professional basketball team based in Oakland, California, that played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) during the league's inaugural season in 1967-68. The Oaks were known for their vibrant style of play and featured notable players, including Hall of Famer Rick Barry. However, after just one season, the team relocated and became the New Jersey Americans. The Oaks are remembered as part of the early history of professional basketball in the United States and contributed to the growth of the sport through the innovative tactics and flair characteristic of the ABA.