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The New Jersey Nets were a professional basketball team that played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1977 to 2012. The team was based in New Jersey and played their home games at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

In 2012, the team relocated to Brooklyn, New York and became the Brooklyn Nets. The team's name, logo, and colors were changed to reflect their new location.

During their time in New Jersey, the Nets had some notable players, including:

• Jason Kidd: A Hall of Fame point guard who played for the Nets from 2001 to 2008.
• Kenyon Martin: A power forward who played for the Nets from 2000 to 2004.
• Vince Carter: A shooting guard who played for the Nets from 2004 to 2009.
• Brook Lopez: A center who played for the Nets from 2008 to 2017.

The Nets had some successful seasons during their time in New Jersey, including a trip to the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003. However, the team struggled financially and attendance-wise, which ultimately led to their relocation to Brooklyn.