The Brooklyn Nets are a professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. They compete in the NBA as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The franchise was established in 1967 as the New Jersey Americans. After several name and location changes, the franchise finally settled in Brooklyn in 2012.
The Barclays Center is the home stadium of the Brooklyn Nets, a seating capacity of 17,732. The team is owned by Joe Tsai, a Taiwanese businessman.
Throughout their history, the Nets have had some iconic players suit up for them, including Jason Kidd, Julius Erving, Vince Carter, Kenyon Martin, and Buck Williams among others.
How many NBA Championships have the Brooklyn Nets won?
The Brooklyn Nets have not won an NBA championship in their history as an NBA franchise. However, before joining the NBA, the team was part of the American Basketball Association (ABA) as the New York Nets. Led by Hall of Famer Julius "Dr. J" Erving, they captured two ABA titles in 1974 and 1976.
Since joining the NBA in 1976 after the ABA-NBA merger, the Nets have come close to winning a championship on two occasions. In the 2000s, led by Jason Kidd, the Nets made multiple playoff runs.
Despite having many great teams over the decades and winning five division titles, an NBA championship has eluded the franchise so far.
Brooklyn Nets NBA Finals Appearance History
The Nets (New Jersey Nets) have reached the NBA Finals on two occasions in franchise history, both times led by star point guard Jason Kidd in 2002 and 2003.
Year | Head Coach | Against | Venue | Result |
2002 | Byron Scott | Los Angeles Lakers | Staples Center | Spurs Lost (0-4) |
2003 | Byron Scott | San Antonio Spurs | Meadowlands Arena | Spurs Lost (2-4) |
What teams did the Brooklyn Nets lose the NBA Finals against?
In the 2001/02 season, the Nets (New Jersey Nets) lost just four games total in the entire playoffs en route to the Finals. However, they were completely overmatched, getting swept 4-0 by the powerful Lakers team led by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant.
The very next year in 2002/03, the Nets had another excellent playoff run. After dropping just two games in the first round, they swept the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons to reach the Finals again. This time they met the San Antonio Spurs led by Tim Duncan and David Robinson. The series was much more competitive, with the Nets tying it at 2-2 after four games. However, the Spurs won the next two to claim the title in six games.
Brooklyn Nets Last Finals Appearance
The Nets' last Finals appearance came in the 2002/03 season, when they were led by superstar point guard Jason Kidd. They finished the regular season with a 49-33 record, winning the Atlantic Division and earning the second seed.
The Nets had an impressive postseason run, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 4-2 in the first round. They then swept the Boston Celtics 4-0 in the semifinals before sweeping the Detroit Pistons 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals to reach the NBA Finals for the second straight season.
In the Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, the series was tightly contested with the Nets tying it at 2-2 after four games. However, the Spurs won the next two games to capture the championship in six games, denying the Nets their first NBA title. It remains the Nets' last Finals appearance to date.
FAQs on Brooklyn Nets Finals Appearances
A. The Brooklyn Nets are yet to win an NBA title.
A. Brooklyn Nets have made two NBA Finals appearances as of March 2024.
A. The Los Angeles Lakers (2002) and the San Antonio Spurs (2003) have beaten the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Finals.
A. Tim Duncan was the MVP from San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals 2003.
