Well, at least the Nets new throw-back jerseys don’t suck.
In USA Today’s Readers’ Choice survey of fan takes on things not related to on-court wins and losses (thank goodness) the Brooklyn Nets scored in two big categories: their ABA-themed throw back jerseys and arena experience. Both finished in top five.
The jerseys ranked No. 2 in the survey
, behind only the Minnesota Timberwolves (really?), with USA Today writing:It’s been a minute, but true ball knowers will remember Darryl Dawkins and Buck
Williams running the floor for the Nets in the 1980’s. In 2026, it almost feels like Jackie Moon should be wearing this jersey, and we love it.
In the arena experience category, Barclays Center ranked No. 4 behind Paycomm Center in OKC, Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, and Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Time flies. It felt like just yesterday when Barclays Center opened, and now it is in its 14th year. The venue offers some of the best sightlines for basketball, complementing its amenities. It is known for its culinary offerings. Foodies will love spending a game there—something for everyone, with plenty of support for fans and families.
Despite the praise for the Barclays menu, the arena didn’t make the list for best food. The Nets arena is midway in a five-year, $150 million upgrade.
Meanwhile, over at the Ringer, which does have a good story on the Nets, Bill Simmons ranks the Nets among the
“most screwed teams” in the NBA. Oh well, there’s always the jerseys.
