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The Brooklyn Nets are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. Based in Brooklyn, New York, they play their home games at Barclays Center, located at 620 Atlantic Avenue in downtown Brooklyn
Major Championships
- Two ABA championships (1974, 1976) during their time as the New York Nets
Franchise Records
Career Leaders:
- Games Played: Buck Williams (635)
- Points: Brook Lopez (10,444)
- Rebounds: Buck Williams (7,576)
- Assists: Jason Kidd (4,620)
- Blocks: Brook Lopez (972)
- Steals: Jason Kidd (950)
- Triple Doubles: Jason Kidd (61)
Single Season Records:
- Points: Rick Barry (1971-72) – 2,518
- Rebounds: Billy Paultz (1971-72) – 1,035
- Assists: Jason Kidd (2001-02) – 808
- Blocks: George Johnson (1977-78) – 274
- Steals: Micheal Ray Richardson (1984-85) – 243
Hall of Fame Members
Players:
- Rick Barry (1970-1972)
- Nate Archibald (1976-1977)
- Julius Erving (1973-1976)
- Bob McAdoo (1981)
- Dražen Petrović (1990-1993)
- Mel Daniels (1976)
- Bernard King (1977-1979, 1992-1993)
- Alonzo Mourning (2003-2004)
- Dikembe Mutombo (2002-2003)
- Maurice Cheeks (1992-1993)
- Jason Kidd (2001-2008)
Coaches:
- Lou Carnesecca (1970-1973)
- Chuck Daly (1992-1994)
- Larry Brown (1981-1983)
- John Calipari (1996-1999)
- Bill Fitch (1989-1992)
Retired Numbers
- #3 Dražen Petrović (G, 1990-1993)
- #5 Jason Kidd (G, 2001-2008)
- #6 Bill Russell (League-wide retirement)
- #23 John Williamson (G, 1973-1980)
- #25 Bill Melchionni (G, 1969-1976)
- #32 Julius Erving (F, 1973-1976)
- #52 Buck Williams (F, 1981-1989)
Notable Achievements
ABA Era:
- Multiple ABA All-Star selections including Julius Erving (1974-1976)
- Rick Barry earned ABA scoring titles (1971, 1972)
- Brian Taylor selected to multiple ABA All-Star Games (1973, 1975, 1976)
NBA Era:
- Jason Kidd led the team to consecutive NBA Finals appearances (2002, 2003)
- Multiple NBA All-Star Game MVP selections
- Various players earning All-NBA Team honors
- Franchise record for triple-doubles held by Jason Kidd (61)