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Brooklyn Nets
From New Jersey Americans to Brooklyn Nets
The franchise was established in 1967 as the New Jersey Americans before becoming the New York Nets in 1968 and eventually the Brooklyn Nets in 2012.1)
ABA Championships
The Nets won two American Basketball Association (ABA) championships in 1974 and 1976 before joining the NBA.2)
Julius Erving's Impact
Julius “Dr. J” Erving led the Nets to their ABA titles and remains one of the most iconic players in franchise history.3)
The Swamp Dragons Proposal
In the 1990s, the Nets considered rebranding as the “Swamp Dragons,” even securing a 26-1 vote in favor, with the lone dissenting vote coming from the Nets themselves.4)
Move to Brooklyn
The Nets relocated to Brooklyn in 2012, becoming the first major professional sports team in the borough since the Dodgers left in 1957.5)
Barclays Center Opening
The team's home, Barclays Center, opened in 2012 and is known for its unique architecture and intimate seating.6)