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.

Larry Brown

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It feels like Larry Brown has coached anywhere and everywhere. Before he stepped to the sidelines, however, Brown played in the ABA from 1967-72. He averaged 11.2 points per game in 376 games. Brown coached the Nets for two seasons and went 91-67 before heading off to the University of Kansas.