When the Mavericks tried to make a playoff push around the trading deadline in 2008, they eyed Jason Kidd from the New Jersey Nets. However, the future Hall of Famer would come at a price, and that price was the young and talented Devin Harris. It looks like the Nets got the much better end of the deal.

Wasting no time, Harris scored 21 points and also accounted for five assists to make a great first impression in front of the home crowd. He finished up the rest of the 2007-2008 season impressively, despite the Nets missing the playoffs for the first time in seven years.

With a full year as a Net on the horizon in the 2008-2009 season, Harris was destined for a truly breakout season. Early in the season, he had a career-high 47 points against the Suns. Then, in his first game against the Mavericks since the trade, he ran circles around them by scoring 41 points and also recording 13 assists.

This great start to the season did not go unnoticed, as Harris was named a reserve for the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Fans across the NBA scene finally were able to see him on a national stage, and he did not disappoint, showing off his speed (he is perhaps the fastest player in the league) and athletic ability.

After the break, Harris continued to lead the Nets, despite little help from other players on the team. They were all but out of contention soon enough.

One highlight included his miracle last second half court shot, known as the “Miracle in the Swamp.” Fans in attendance witnessed Harris drain a 47-foot prayer to beat the 76ers by two.

The young guard who played his college ball at Wisconsin will be one of the bright spots to see if you are looking for New Jersey Nets tickets. Harris is the unquestioned leader and franchise player of the Nets as they look to get back into the NBA playoffs.

Also, those in the New Jersey area might be seeing the last of their team soon before it moves to Brooklyn. It will be an exciting, young team for anyone looking for New Jersey Nets tickets in the 2009-2010 season.