Ranking the 5 greatest Brooklyn Nets rosters of all time

#3 1975-76 Nets

The 1975-76 Brooklyn Nets won the championship by beating Denver Nuggets in the Finals.

The Brooklyn Nets won two ABA titles in the 70s under the leadership of Julius Erving, who is regarded as one of the greatest NBA players of all time. The 1975-1976 Brooklyn Nets were a fun team to watch, as Erving's ability to make highlight dunks drew considerable crowds.

The Nets got past the San Antonio Spurs in the semi-finals in seven games before beating the Denver Nuggets in the Finals in six games. Julius Erving was the star of the show, cementing his name in ABA history.

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#2 1973-74 Nets

The 1973-74 Nets were led by NBA legend Julius Erving.

The 1973-74 Brooklyn Nets established their dominance in the NBA, losing just two games en route to their championship win. Julius Erving was virtually unplayable that season, winning the ABA MVP and making his way into the First Team All-ABA squad.

He was well supported by fellow All-Star Larry Kenon, the duo helping the team finish first in defensive rating. They had a stellar record in the 73-74 season, registering 55 wins and only 29 losses. The Nets played the Utah Stars in the Finals, which they won with relative ease, dropping just a solitary game.

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#1 The 'Big 3' era Brooklyn Nets

Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets - Game Five

The four aforementioned Nets teams were extremely balanced, and did well in their respective years. But the current Brooklyn Nets roster has the potential to become the greatest team of all time. Steve Nash's men have an embarrassment of riches, as they can field a backcourt of Kyrie Irving and James Harden, two of the best guards in the league.

Kevin Durant, one of the greatest scorers of all time and arguably the best player in the NBA currently, takes the small forward spot. The starting lineup is rounded up by Blake Griffin and Paul Millsap, with the likes of Patty Mills and LaMarcus Aldridge coming off the bench.

The Brooklyn Nets are favorites for the 2021-22 title, so anything less than that will be an underachievement.

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