The Nets have at least found a couple of bright spots in a season that doesn’t exactly scream celebration.
In USA Today’s Readers’ Choice survey, Brooklyn landed in the top five in two fan-voted categories: its ABA-themed throwback jerseys and the Barclays Center arena experience. The jerseys came in at No. 2 overall, trailing only the Minnesota Timberwolves.
USA Today’s writeup leaned hard into the retro appeal:
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.
Barclays Center also finished strong, placing No. 4 in the arena experience rankings behind Paycomm Center in OKC, Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, and Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
The building has now been around for 14 years, even if it still feels like it opened yesterday to some fans. The arena is praised for its basketball sightlines and its amenities, and it has built a reputation around its food options as well. There’s something for everyone there, including support for fans and families.
That said, the Barclays menu didn’t earn a spot on the best food list. The arena is also in the middle of a five-year, $150 million upgrade.
Elsewhere, the Nets didn’t get quite the same kind of love. Over at The Ringer, Bill Simmons listed Brooklyn among the NBA’s “most screwed teams.”
Still, the throwback jerseys are getting their moment.
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