Introduction:
The New Jersey Nets franchise has its roots traced back to the American Basketball Association in 1967 and was originally known as the New Jersey Americans. They eventually changed their name to the Nets to rhyme with the baseball Mets and the football Jets, teams that also played in the Long Island area at the time. They joined the NBA in 1976 as part of the ABA/NBA merger.
Arena Stats:
Name: Continental Airlines Arena
Opened: 1981
Capacity: 20,049
Defining Characteristic(s): The arena is also home to the New Jersey Devils of the NHL. The Nets have plans to move into a new arena being built in Brooklyn, New York. The arena is also to house various other sporting events and music concerts.
Brief History:
Founded: 1967
First NBA Championship: None
Last NBA Championship: None
Other NBA Championships: None
Number of Conference Championships: Two
Number of Division Championships: Five
Number of Playoff Appearances: 23
Hall of Fame Players:
- Nate Archibald
- Julius Erving
- Drazen Petrovic
Ticket Prices and Buying Tickets:
Lowest: $10.10
Highest: $1,767.50
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More Information:
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