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Long Island Nets

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Long Island Nets
Long Island Nets logo
ConferenceEastern
LeagueNBA G League
Founded2016
HistoryLong Island Nets
2016–present
ArenaNassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
LocationUniondale, New York
Team colorsBlue, red, black, white[1][2]
       
Team managerJR Holden
Head coachMfon Udofia
OwnershipBrooklyn Nets
Affiliation(s)Brooklyn Nets
Championships0
Conference titles1 (2019)
Division titles1 (2019)
Retired numbers1 (32)
Websitelongisland.gleague.nba.com

The Long Island Nets are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Uniondale, New York, and are affiliated with the Brooklyn Nets. The team plays its home games at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Nassau County, New York. The Nets became the twelfth Development League team to be owned by an NBA team when it was announced in 2015.[3]

History

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In June 2015, the Brooklyn Nets announced their intentions to purchase a D-League affiliate.[4] The team announced on November 5, 2015, that they reached an agreement for their new D-League team, called the Long Island Nets, to play in a renovated Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which was the home of the Nets during their ABA years. However, due to renovations, the new team played in their parent team's home, Barclays Center, for their first season.

On March 24, 2016, the Nets hired Alton Byrd as the vice president of business operations.[1] On April 15, 2016, Ronald Nored was hired as the team's head coach[5] and on August 23, 2016, Ryan Gomes and Pat Rafferty were announced as assistant coaches.[6] On November 12, 2016, the Nets won their first game after defeating the Canton Charge 120–118.[7]

Season-by-season

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Season Division Regular reason Postseason results
Finish Wins Losses Pct.
Long Island Nets
2016–17 Atlantic 5th 17 33 .340
2017–18 Atlantic 3rd 27 23 .540
2018–19 Atlantic 1st 34 16 .680 Won Conference Semifinal (Raptors) 112–99
Won Conference Finals (Lakeland) 108–106
Lost League Finals (Rio Grande Valley) 1–2
2019–20 Atlantic 4th 19 23 .452 Season cancelled by COVID-19 pandemic
2020–21 — 10th 7 8 .467
2021–22 Eastern 6th 18 15 .545 Lost Conference Quarterfinal (Delaware) 116–133
2022–23 Eastern 1st 23 9 .719 Won Conference Semifinal (Cleveland) 111–107
Lost Conference Finals (Delaware) 94–108
2023–24 Eastern 5th 19 15 .559 Conference Quarterfinal (Capital City)
Regular season record 164 142 .536
Playoff record 6 5 .545

Current roster

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Long Island Nets roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
G 2 Armstrong, Mark 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2004-02-21 Villanova
G 19 Bailey, Amari 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2004-02-17 UCLA
G/F 10 Brown, Kendall 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2003-05-11 Baylor
G 8 Cui Yongxi (TW) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2003-05-28 China
G 11 Etienne, Tyson 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 203 lb (92 kg) 1999-09-17 Wichita State
C 15 Gardner, Patrick 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1999-06-16 Marist
G 4 Hayes, Killian 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2001-07-27 France
G/F 1 Jones, KJ II 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2001-03-31 Emmanuel (GA)
G 00 Lawson, A. J. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 179 lb (81 kg) 2000-07-15 South Carolina
F 16 Martin, Jaylen (TW) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 216 lb (98 kg) 2004-01-28 FSUS (FL)
G 13 Martin, Tyrese (TW) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1999-03-07 Connecticut
F 22 Minor, Jordan 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 2000-03-11 Virginia
F 5 Policelli, Frankie 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 2000-04-11 College of Charleston
F 0 Whitehead, Dariq (NBA) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 2004-08-01 Duke
Head coach
  • Mfon Udofia
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (P) Prospects
  • (NBA) On assignment from NBA affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • Injured Injured

Roster
Last transaction: November 14, 2024

Head coaches

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# Head coach Term Regular season Playoffs Achievements
G W L Win% G W L Win%
1 Ronald Nored 2016–2018 100 44 56 .440 — — — —
2 Will Weaver 2018–2019 50 34 16 .680 5 3 2 .600
3 Shaun Fein 2019–2020 42 19 23 .452 — — — —
4 Bret Brielmaier 2020–2021 15 7 8 .467 — — — —
5 Adam Caporn 2021–2022 33 18 15 .545 1 0 1 .000
6 Ronnie Burrell 2022–2023 32 23 9 .719 2 1 1 .500
7 Mfon Udofia 2023–present – – – – – – – –

NBA affiliates

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References

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  1. ^ a b Isada, Keith (March 24, 2016). "Long Island Nets Unveil Logo And Uniform For Inaugural Season". LongIsland.GLeague.NBA.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  2. ^ "Long Island Nets Reproduction Guideline Sheet". NBA Properties, Inc. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  3. ^ "Brooklyn Nets Purchase NBA Development League Team". GLeague.NBA.com (Press release). NBA Media Ventures, LLC. November 6, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  4. ^ Mazzeo, Mike (June 3, 2015). "Nets have no plans to buy out or use stretch provision on D-Will's contract". ESPN. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  5. ^ "Brooklyn Nets Name Ronald Nored Head Coach Of Long Island Nets". NBA.com/Nets (Press release). NBA Media Ventures, LLC. April 15, 2016. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  6. ^ "Long Island Nets Name Gomes, Rafferty Assistant Coaches". LongIsland.GLeague.NBA.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. August 23, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  7. ^ "Long Island Nets Edge Charge for First Win in Franchise History". GLeague.NBA.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. November 12, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
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