Since hiring Steve Nash as head coach, the only assistant coach Brooklyn Nets have confirmed is Jacque Vaughn, who is set to be the team’s top assistant.
However, Vaughn’s name is popping up in head coaching searches. If he gets an offer, even with a team that isn’t set to be a force next season, it’s hard to imagine Vaughn turns down any opportunity when his stock is so high.
Nash reportedly tried to bring Dirk Nowitzki along with him to Brooklyn, but that’s not happening. Jeff Van Gundy has now been mentioned as an option, as has Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy on multiple occasions.
Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy.com has added Rod Strickland to the list of candidates who could join Nash’s staff in Brooklyn.
The 1998 All-NBA guard has been the program manager for the G League’s professional path program since 2018.
Also, Strickland happens to be the godfather to Brooklyn’s superstar point guard, Kyrie Irving.