The Brooklyn Nets are getting plenty of love for their latest look, and this one comes with a heavy dose of franchise history.
The Nets unveil their classic edition uniform for the 2026-27 season, an homage to the team’s ABA uniform from 1968-1972.
— Erik Slater (@ErikSlater_) October 12, 2026
In the running for the best uniform the Nets will have worn since their move to Brooklyn, IMO. pic.twitter.com/6oBkqtluvo
On Monday, the team unveiled its 2026-27 classic edition uniform, a throwback that honors the Nets’ ABA roots. The jersey is the same design Brooklyn wore from 1968 to 1972, and the rollout is tied to the franchise’s 60th season in 2026-27.
That anniversary season will come with “Eras Nights,” a six-game series meant to spotlight major stretches of Nets history through era-themed entertainment, alumni appearances, in-arena activations and giveaways. Becky Kimbro, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, said the team wanted fans to experience that history in a new way.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brooklyn Nets fans back to Barclays Center as we begin our 60th season,” said Becky Kimbro, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. “The Classic Edition uniform and special-edition court give fans a new way to experience the history of this franchise.
The @BrooklynNets are bringing back their 'Stars and Stripes' classic unis for next season 🌟 @brkicks pic.twitter.com/ymsCI74KSm
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 25, 2022
This anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate every era of Nets basketball and the people who have shaped the franchise. From our ABA roots to the generations of players who have worn a Nets jersey, these elements honor where we have been while continuing to write the next chapter of Nets basketball in Brooklyn.”
30 years ago the New Jersey Nets found a new look. This year, the Brooklyn Nets are paying homage to a classic.
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) October 14, 2020
🔴🔵 x ⚫️⚪️ | https://t.co/EnypcpOo5h pic.twitter.com/BCXqRP1eqg
The reaction from fans was immediate, and rookie Egor Demin was right there with them. In the team’s release video, Demin didn’t hold back on his admiration for the jersey.
“Man, I can't lie to you, that's my favorite jersey ever,” he said in the team's video releasing the uniform.
Brooklyn has leaned on retro looks several times since moving to Brooklyn in 2012. The team brought back its classic stars-and-stripes ABA uniform during the 2022-23 season, a style made famous by Dr.
J. Before that, the Nets wore a 90s-inspired tie-dye uniform in 2020-21 that had previously been worn by Drazen Petrovic.
This new edition connects to one of the franchise’s most recognizable early stretches, with Rick Barry as the headliner from that era. Barry played two seasons with the Nets and averaged 30.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. He also owns the top two single-season scoring marks in team history, with 31.5 points per game in 1971-72 and 29.4 in 1970-71.
Egor Demin 🤝🏻 Rick Barry#Nets fans, how you feeling about these? https://t.co/hpmhSZC0sU pic.twitter.com/Spgv9qrytz
— Erik Slater (@ErikSlater_) October 12, 2026
The jersey won’t just live in the closet, either. Brooklyn plans to wear the classic edition 16 times this season, starting with its regular-season opener against the Charlotte Hornets on Oct. 21 at Barclays Center. The team will also debut a new court design that night.
The uniform reveal arrives as the Nets try to move forward after back-to-back tanking seasons, and they’ll do it without control of their 2027 draft pick. Brooklyn added three-time All-Star Julius Randle in a summer trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, then signed veteran guard Keon Ellis and center Moe Wagner to two-year deals in free agency.
For the long term, the biggest swing came in June, when the Nets drafted Louisville point guard Mikel Brown Jr. with the No. 6 pick. Brown is now the highest pick in the Brooklyn era, passing Demin, who went No. 8 in 2025. The two guards are expected to form the team’s backcourt of the future.
Demin has already shown growth in preseason after a strong summer league showing, while Brown has been sidelined for Brooklyn’s first three preseason games with an ankle sprain. He is expected to make his preseason debut Wednesday against the Miami Heat.
Even with the offseason additions, expectations around the Nets remain modest. Their over/under win total is set at 24.5, which is the NBA’s second-lowest mark behind only the Sacramento Kings at 20.5, per FanDuel Sportsbook.
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