Advertisement The trip started with Dëmin and Jefferson trying to figure out their subway route.

The players learned why elevated lines eventually disappeared from much of Manhattan, with increased car traffic and complaints from property owners among the reasons behind their removal.

Advertisement Dëmin and Jefferson also explored several generations of subway cars, including the Red Bird trains that many New Yorkers remember from the 1980s and later years.

Before wrapping up their visit, Dëmin and Jefferson took part in a game to see who could name more subway lines.

Dëmin is entering his second NBA season with Brooklyn, while Jefferson is preparing for his first after joining the Nets as a rookie.