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Brooklyn Nets

  • Brooklyn NetsThe Brooklyn Nets began their existence in 1967 as the New Jersey Americans, a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association.
  • Atlantic Division (NBA)The Atlantic Division began its existence at the start of the 1970, 71 season. The league expanded from 14 teams to 17 teams that year.
  • Barclays CenterReal estate developer Bruce Ratner purchased the New Jersey Nets basketball team in 2004 for $300 million. This purchase marked the first step of a process…
  • ABA–NBA mergerOn the 18th of June 1970, NBA owners voted 13, 4 to merge with the American Basketball Association. ABA owners unanimously agreed in an 11, 0 vote.