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The 2009-10 Nets: A Season of Records and Resilience

An analytical look at the New Jersey Nets' historic 12-70 campaign, exploring the challenges, key players, and statistical anomalies.

Season Overview ๐Ÿ‘‡ Key Records ๐Ÿ†

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Season Overview

The Record

The 2009-10 New Jersey Nets season marked the franchise's 43rd season overall and 34th in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This season is historically significant for its record-breaking struggles, culminating in a final record of 12 wins and 70 losses, a .146 winning percentage. This performance placed them last in the Atlantic Division and the entire Eastern Conference.

Historic Start

The season is perhaps most remembered for its unprecedented start. With a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on December 2, 2009, the Nets became the first team in NBA history to commence a season with 18 consecutive losses (0-18). This difficult streak set a somber tone for the remainder of their campaign.

Final Season at Izod Center

This season also represented the final chapter for the Nets at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The team played its last home game at the arena on April 12, 2010, before relocating to Brooklyn for the 2012-13 season.

Key Dates & Events

Draft Day

The season's foundation began with the 2009 NBA draft on June 25. The Nets selected Terrence Williams with the 11th overall pick, hoping he would be a key contributor.

Coaching Carousel

The team experienced significant coaching changes. On November 29, Lawrence Frank was dismissed after the team's 0-16 start. Assistant coach Tom Barrise took over temporarily, followed by General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe, who was named head coach for the remainder of the season.

Breaking the Drought

After a winless October and November, the Nets finally secured their first victory of the season on December 4, 2009, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats at home. This ended their record-tying 18-game losing streak.

2009 NBA Draft

First Round Selection

The Nets utilized their first-round pick to select Terrence Williams, a promising wing player from Louisville. The draft represented a key opportunity to inject new talent into a struggling franchise.

Round Pick Player Position Nationality College
1 11 Terrence Williams Small forward ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States Louisville

Team Roster

Key Players and Staff

The Nets roster featured a mix of established veterans and developing talent, alongside significant coaching changes throughout the tumultuous season. Key figures included Brook Lopez, Devin Harris, and draft pick Terrence Williams.

2009โ€“10 New Jersey Nets Roster
Pos. No. Player Height Weight DOB From
F/C7Tony Battie6'11" (2.11 m)240 lb (109 kg)1976-02-11Texas Tech
F/C2Josh Boone6'10" (2.08 m)240 lb (109 kg)1984-11-21Connecticut
G55Keyon Dooling6'3" (1.91 m)195 lb (88 kg)1980-05-08Missouri
G/F17Chris Douglas-Roberts6'7" (2.01 m)200 lb (91 kg)1987-01-08Memphis
G34Devin Harris6'3" (1.91 m)185 lb (84 kg)1983-02-27Wisconsin
F44Trenton Hassell6'5" (1.96 m)233 lb (106 kg)1979-03-04Austin Peay
F22Jarvis Hayes6'8" (2.03 m)228 lb (103 kg)1981-08-09Georgia
F43Kris Humphries6'9" (2.06 m)235 lb (107 kg)1985-02-06Minnesota
G/F6Courtney Lee6'5" (1.96 m)200 lb (91 kg)1985-10-03Western Kentucky
C11Brook Lopez7'0" (2.13 m)260 lb (118 kg)1988-04-01Stanford
G1Chris Quinn6'2" (1.88 m)175 lb (79 kg)1983-09-27Notre Dame
F21Bobby Simmons6'6" (1.98 m)230 lb (104 kg)1980-06-02DePaul
G/F8Terrence Williams6'6" (1.98 m)220 lb (100 kg)1987-06-28Louisville
F/C9Yi Jianlian7'0" (2.13 m)238 lb (108 kg)1987-10-27China
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Kiki Vandeweghe
Assistant Coaches: John Loyer, Doug Overton, Roy Rogers

League Standings

Atlantic Division

The Nets finished at the bottom of their division, highlighting the competitive landscape of the Eastern Conference during the 2009-10 season.

Team W L PCT GB Home Road Div
Boston Celtics5032.610โ€“24โ€“1726โ€“1513โ€“3
Toronto Raptors4042.4881025โ€“1615โ€“2611โ€“5
New York Knicks2953.3542118โ€“2311โ€“306โ€“10
Philadelphia 76ers2755.3292312โ€“2915โ€“267โ€“9
New Jersey Nets1270.146388โ€“334โ€“373โ€“13

Eastern Conference

Across the entire conference, the Nets' 12 wins placed them 15th, underscoring the significant performance gap between the team and the league's playoff contenders.

# Team W L PCT GB
1Cleveland Cavaliers6121.744โ€“
2Orlando Magic5923.7202
3Atlanta Hawks5329.6468
4Boston Celtics5032.61011
5Miami Heat4735.57314
6Milwaukee Bucks4636.56115
7Charlotte Bobcats4438.53717
8Chicago Bulls4141.50020
9Toronto Raptors4042.48821
10Indiana Pacers3250.39029
11New York Knicks2953.35432
12Philadelphia 76ers2755.32934
13Detroit Pistons2755.32934
14Washington Wizards2656.31735
15New Jersey Nets1270.14649

Game Log Analysis

Month-by-Month Performance

The Nets' season was characterized by prolonged losing streaks, with significant struggles in the early months. This section provides a breakdown of their performance month by month.

October: 0โ€“3 (Home: 0โ€“1; Road: 0โ€“2)

The season began with three consecutive losses, setting a challenging tone. The historic 0-18 start commenced with a loss to Minnesota on October 28th.

November: 0โ€“14 (Home: 0โ€“5; Road: 0โ€“9)

November proved to be a particularly difficult month, with the Nets failing to secure a single victory. The losing streak extended to 18 games, and coaching changes occurred with Lawrence Frank's dismissal and Kiki Vandeweghe taking over.

December: 3โ€“12 (Home: 2โ€“7; Road: 1โ€“5)

The Nets finally achieved their first win on December 4th against the Charlotte Bobcats, ending the unprecedented 0-18 start. However, the team continued to struggle, ending the month with a 3-12 record.

January: 1โ€“13 (Home: 1โ€“6; Road: 0โ€“7)

January saw minimal improvement, with only one win against the Los Angeles Clippers. The team continued to face significant challenges on the road, going winless in away games during the month.

February: 2โ€“11 (Home: 0โ€“7; Road: 2โ€“4)

February offered a slight uptick in wins, with two victories, including an away win against Charlotte. However, the team's home record remained poor, and they continued to struggle against conference opponents.

March: 4โ€“12 (Home: 3โ€“6; Road: 1โ€“6)

March saw a modest increase in wins, with notable victories against the New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings. Despite these wins, the team's overall performance remained below .500.

April: 2โ€“5 (Home: 2โ€“1; Road: 0โ€“4)

The season concluded in April. The Nets managed two home wins against New Orleans and Chicago, but finished the season with losses on the road, ending with a final record of 12-70.

Player Statistics

Statistical Leaders

Key players like Brook Lopez and Devin Harris led the team in various statistical categories, showcasing individual efforts amidst the team's overall struggles.

Player GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
Tony Battie158.9.350.250.7001.5.2.3.12.4
Josh Boone6316.6.525.000.3285.0.5.5.84.0
Keyon Dooling5318.3.398.376.7701.02.5.6.06.9
Chris Douglas-Roberts6725.8.445.259.8473.01.4.8.39.8
Devin Harris6434.7.403.276.7983.26.61.2.316.9
Trenton Hassell5221.3.411.000.7542.91.0.3.24.5
Jarvis Hayes4523.0.421.335.7782.4.9.6.27.8
Kris Humphries4420.6.433.000.6996.4.6.7.88.1
Courtney Lee7133.5.436.338.8693.51.71.3.312.5
Brook Lopez8236.9.499.000.8178.62.3.71.718.8
Chris Quinn258.9.357.3131.000.61.2.4.02.2
Bobby Simmons2317.2.359.317.9002.7.7.6.15.3
Terrence Williams7822.6.401.310.7154.52.9.6.18.4
Yi Jianlian5231.8.403.366.7987.2.9.71.012.0

Records and Milestones

NBA History

The 2009-10 Nets etched their names into NBA history, albeit for unfortunate reasons, setting several records for the worst starts to a season.

  • Worst Winless Start: 0โ€“18
  • Worst 30-Game Start: 2โ€“28
  • Worst 3-Win Start: 3โ€“40
  • Worst 50-Game Start: 4โ€“46 (Tied with other teams)

Franchise Records

Beyond league-wide records, the Nets also set franchise marks during this challenging year.

  • Most points allowed in a single quarter: 49 (vs. Dallas Mavericks, December 2, 2009)

Player Milestones

Amidst the team's struggles, individual players achieved notable milestones.

  • Terrence Williams recorded his first career triple-double against the Chicago Bulls.

Key Transactions

Roster Moves

The Nets made several significant roster moves during the season, including trades and free agent signings, in an attempt to improve performance.

Action Player Acquired From / Sent To
Drafted Terrence Williams N/A (Draft Pick)
Traded Rafer Alston, Tony Battie, Courtney Lee Orlando Magic
Traded Kris Humphries Dallas Mavericks
Traded Chris Quinn Miami Heat
Traded Ryan Anderson Sent to Orlando Magic
Traded Vince Carter Sent to Orlando Magic
Traded Rafer Alston Sent to Miami Heat
Traded Eduardo Nรกjera Sent to Dallas Mavericks

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