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Brooklyn Nets: Jason Kidd Nets vs Stephen Curry Warriors

By Darnell Gilet

Jun 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) passes the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) and center Tristan Thompson (13) defend in the first quarter in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) passes the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) and center Tristan Thompson (13) defend in the first quarter in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Golden State Warriors have opened the door to a new age in the NBA. However, 15 years ago, the Brooklyn Nets (then the New Jersey Nets) set the Eastern Conference on fire with an eerily similar style of play.

Jun 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) passes the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) and center Tristan Thompson (13) defend in the first quarter in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) passes the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) and center Tristan Thompson (13) defend in the first quarter in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

When analyzing the Nets 2001-03 teams, there is strong reason to believe that if they faced off with Golden State, they would give them a run for their money. In order to make a proper comparison, we must look at all components of this hypothetical matchup.  The points of comparison are a position by position break down, bench and best lineup reviews, and overall style of play.

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