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.

Lionel Hollins

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Another star NBA guard who coached the Nets was Lionel Hollins. The former Arizona State star played for five teams and averaged 11.6 points per game and 4.5 assists per game. He coached the Nets for a season-plus, going 48-71.