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.

960pts

3

Drazen Petrovic

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

909pts

4

Brook Lopez

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

682pts

5

Vince Carter

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

584pts

6

Mikal Bridges

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

455pts

7

Derrick Coleman

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

454pts

8

Micheal Ray Richardson

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

454pts

9

Buck Williams

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

273pts

10

Kerry Kittles

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

273pts

11

Joe Harris

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

273pts

12

Kevin Durant

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

273pts

13

Richard Jefferson

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

1pts

14

Kyrie Irving

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

1pts

15

Otis Birdsong

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

1pts

16

Kenyon Martin

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

1pts

17

Bernard King

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

1pts