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 The Nets won their first division title in the NBA during the 2001-2002 season.[([[https://www.nba.com/nets/news/2018/09/03/jason-kidd-and-the-nets-magical-2001-02-season-an-oral-history|nba]])]
+===== Participation in the First-Ever ABA Game =====
+The Nets participated in the inaugural ABA game in 1967 against the Pittsburgh Pipers.[([[https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/american-basketball-association-debuts|history]])]
+===== Highest Scoring Game =====
+The Nets' highest-scoring game was a 161-157 victory over the Phoenix Suns in 2006.[([[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-dec-08-sp-nba8-story.html|latimes]])]
+===== First Overall Draft Pick =====
+The Nets have had the first overall pick in the NBA Draft twice, selecting Derrick Coleman in 1990 and Kenyon Martin in 2000.[([[https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/brooklyn-nets-a-look-back-at-nba-draft-history-before-2017|foxsports]])]
+===== Notable Sixth Man =====
+Detlef Schrempf, who played for the Nets in the 1980s, went on to become one of the best sixth men in NBA history.[([[https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/the_greatest_nba_sixth_men_of_all_time/s1__38151377|yardbarker]])]
+===== The Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett Trade =====
+In 2013, the Nets acquired Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett from the Celtics in a blockbuster trade, which later proved costly in terms of draft picks.[([[https://nesn.com/2023/03/celtics-nets-trade-2013-paul-pierce-kevin-garnett-saved-boston-rebuild/|nesn]])]
+===== Largest Comeback Victory =====
+The Nets staged their largest comeback in franchise history by overcoming a 28-point deficit to defeat the Sacramento Kings in 2019.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZvrwVTDXIo|youtube]])]
+===== Triple-Double Leaders =====
+Jason Kidd holds the franchise record for most triple-doubles, an indicator of his all-around excellence.[([[https://www.olympics.com/en/news/nba-all-time-list-of-triple-doubles-career-playoffs-and-records|olympics]])]
+===== Barclays Center’s Unique Acoustics =====
+Barclays Center was designed to have some of the best acoustics for concerts and events, making it a prime venue beyond basketball.[([[https://stories.autonationdrive.com/crossplatformaccessibility/unveiling-the-secrets-of-barclays-center-acoustics-a-comprehensive-guide.html|autonationdrive]])]
+===== The “Big Three” Era =====
+The Nets' superstar trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden was expected to dominate the league but faced setbacks due to injuries and off-court issues.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/shlomosprung/2021/02/16/with-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-james-harden-in-out-of-lineup-brooklyn-nets-search-for-right-combinations/|forbes]])]
+===== Jay-Z’s Influence =====
+Rap icon Jay-Z was a minority owner of the Nets and played a key role in branding and marketing the team’s move to Brooklyn.[([[https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/jay-z-life-legacy-influence-193552955.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Team with Most International Players =====
+The Nets have historically been one of the most international teams in the NBA, featuring players from over 20 different countries.[([[https://www.netsdaily.com/2024/8/13/24209285/a-quiet-initiative-has-given-brooklyns-nets-a-global-fanbase-particularly-in-china|netsdaily]])]
+===== First Regular-Season Game in Paris =====
+The Nets played their first-ever regular-season game in Paris in 2020, showcasing the NBA’s growing global reach.[([[https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/01/11/nba-in-paris-brooklyn-nets-model-their-global-strategy-on-psg-s_6424160_9.html|lemonde]])]
+===== Most Points in a Half =====
+The Nets once scored 91 points in a single half against the Golden State Warriors in 2021, marking one of the highest-scoring halves in NBA history.[([[https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/22/sport/brooklyn-nets-nba-franchise-record-golden-state-warriors-spt-intl/index.html|cnn]])]
+===== The “We Go Hard” Slogan =====
+The team’s official slogan, “We Go Hard,” reflects the Brooklyn mentality and has been embraced by fans.[([[https://teefoxstore.com/product/brooklyn-nets-we-go-hard-t-shirt/|teefoxstore]])]
+===== Ben Simmons Acquisition =====
+In 2022, the Nets traded James Harden for Ben Simmons, hoping to rebuild their roster and improve their defensive strength.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/10/sports/basketball/james-harden-trade-ben-simmons-sixers.html|nytimes]])]

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