12 former NBA players who went on to coach for the Nets

Jason Kidd, Avery Johnson, WIllis Reed and others played in the NBA and went on to coach the Nets.

Avery Johnson

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Avery Johnson had a solid career as a point guard in the NBA. Johnson played for six teams and averaged 8.4 points per game and 5.5 assists per game. As the Nets coach, he went 60-116.