The 17 Best Brooklyn Nets Players of All Time

From ABA-era trailblazers to modern Brooklyn stars passing through on superteam runs, this roster spans two cities and five decades of gritty role players and larger-than-life headliners. Cast your vote!

1

Julius Erving

'Dr. J' led the ABA-era Nets to two championships and became one of basketball's most electrifying highlight-reel legends.

1000pts

2

Jason Kidd

Triple-double machine point guard who led the Nets to back-to-back NBA Finals appearances in the early 2000s.

972pts

3

Drazen Petrovic

Croatian sharpshooter whose dazzling scoring and tragic early death made him a beloved Nets icon.

937pts

4

Brook Lopez

The franchise's all-time leading scorer, a reliable scoring and shot-blocking center across nine seasons in Brooklyn.

781pts

5

Vince Carter

High-flying veteran scorer who brought star power and clutch shooting to the Nets in the mid-2000s.

714pts

6

Derrick Coleman

Powerful forward and 1991 Rookie of the Year known for his rebounding and scoring punch.

624pts

7

Mikal Bridges

Versatile two-way wing who became a focal point of Brooklyn's roster after a blockbuster trade.

624pts

8

Micheal Ray Richardson

Dynamic, do-everything guard whose all-around brilliance made him a fan favorite in the early 1980s.

624pts

9

Kevin Durant

Superstar scorer who briefly anchored a stacked Brooklyn roster, flashing dominant form during an injury-plagued tenure.

499pts

10

Buck Williams

Rugged power forward and four-time All-Star who anchored the Nets' frontcourt for a decade.

499pts

11

Kerry Kittles

Defensive-minded shooting guard who was a steady starter through the Nets' playoff seasons.

499pts

12

Joe Harris

Sharpshooting wing who led the NBA in three-point percentage during his Brooklyn tenure.

499pts

13

Richard Jefferson

Athletic wing whose scoring and clutch shooting helped the Nets reach consecutive NBA Finals.

312pts

14

Kenyon Martin

Explosive power forward and the Nets' first-ever No. 1 draft pick, key to their early-2000s Finals runs.

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15

Kyrie Irving

Dazzling ball-handler and elite scorer whose brief Brooklyn stint produced some of his most spectacular performances.

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16

Otis Birdsong

Smooth-scoring guard who earned All-Star honors during the Nets' early days in New Jersey.

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17

Bernard King

Prolific scorer who showcased his offensive brilliance during his early career with the Nets.

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