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Brooklyn Nets Honor Legacy of Jersey No. 16

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Brooklyn Nets Jersey No. 16 Player

Brooklyn, New York – The Brooklyn Nets have had a fascinating history with jersey numbers, featuring 52 different numbers worn by over 600 players since the team’s inception in 1967 as the New Jersey Americans, a member of the American Basketball Association (ABA).

The Nets transitioned to the NBA after the ABA folded and adopted their current name, bringing a rich history of players and jersey numbers along with them. To celebrate this legacy, Nets Wire is exploring the history of the franchise’s jersey numbers and the players associated with them.

One notable number is No. 16, which has been worn by three players throughout the team’s history. The most recent player to don that jersey is Jaylen Martin, a forward who played for the team during the 2024 season.

Martin, who went undrafted after his high school career, spent a season with the G League before signing with the Nets. His time in Brooklyn was brief, totaling just three games before he was released in 2025.

During his stint with the team, Martin averaged 1.0 points per game while wearing the iconic No. 16. He represents only a small chapter in the larger story of the Nets’ jersey history.

All statistics and data referenced come from Basketball Reference.