Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_11964047_5 ( date VARCHAR, visitor VARCHAR )

### Question ###
what is the total number of date where visitor is new jersey nets

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(date) FROM table_11964047_5 WHERE visitor = "New Jersey Nets"