Before they were the New Jersey Nets

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As the saying goes, "close only counts Tracy McGrady Purple Jersey in nuclear war and horseshoes." Since the New Jersey Nets became members of the NBA in 1976, they have played in two NBA Finals series. While their first NBA title remains elusive, the Nets continue to play for the coveted NBA Championship trophy.

Before they were the New Jersey Nets, they were the New Jersey Americans and New York Nets, which played in the ABA from 1967 to 1976. How did the Americans become the Nets? Someone had suggested to the team's owner, Arthur Brown, that the name "Nets," rhymed with two other New York teams: the "Jets" and the "Mets." Brown http://www.authenticrocketsshop.com/authentic-1-trevor-ariza-jersey... seemed to like the idea, so it stuck.

After roughly a decade in the NBA, the Nets joined the NBA after the former basketball league had folded. While the Nets were suffering financial problems at this time, they made one of the biggest blunders in NBA history. They sent Julius Irving, AKA "Dr. J.," to Philadelphia's 76ers-for a mere $3 million! Needless to say, the Nets finished their premiere NBA season with a Alonzo Mourning Purple Jersey dreadful record of 22-60.

The Nets would achieve their most success in the NBA over two decades after joining the league. During the 2001-2002 season, Nets newcomer Jason Kidd helped to launch a new era for the Nets. The team finished the regular season with a solid 52-32 record. In the playoffs, the Nets outlasted the Indiana Pacers (3-2), demolished the Charlotte Hornets (4-1), and then completed a come-from-behind victory over the Boston Celtics (4-2). However, the Los Angeles Lakers overpowered the Nets in the NBA Finals (4-0).

Although some "wheeling and http://www.officialhornetsproshop.com/ dealing" by the Nets did not produce positive results, they completed the 2002-2003 campaign with a commendable 49-33 record during the regular season. In the playoffs, the Nets edged the Milwaukee Bucks (4-3), pulverized the Boston Celtics (4-0), and then swept the Detroit Pistons (4-0). Although the Nets battled back twice in the NBA finals to tie their series versus the San Antonio Spurs, the high-powered Spurs won the war (4-2).