Well, they were on Long Island for at least 6 years. I don't remember Dr. J on LI, but I do remember all the "Hubbub" about Dr J on LI. They were the New York Nets originally.
Ratner and Jay-Z will definitely dub them the Brooklyn Nets anf give Brooklyn it's rightful place back in with a major pro-franchise...
Go Nets! (From a guy that never watched or played the sport, but I'll root for them all the same)
Gavy