NJ Gov Says She Wants Nets Back 14 Years After Move to Brooklyn
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has expressed interest in bringing the Brooklyn Nets back to New Jersey, where they played from 1977 to 2012. Despite her enthusiasm, a team source indicated that there have been no discussions between her administration and the Nets' ownership regarding a potential move. The Nets have been successful in Brooklyn and have undergone a rebranding since their relocation.
- ▪Mikie Sherrill is the current governor of New Jersey.
- ▪The Nets played in New Jersey until their move to Brooklyn in 2012.
- ▪There have been no conversations between Sherrill's administration and the Nets' ownership about relocating the team.
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