Following a disappointing start to the regular season, the Brooklyn Nets have parted ways with head coach Steve Nash.
According to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the decision to split was mutual. The former two-time MVP served in his first coaching position for the Nets franchise, hoping to take the star duo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to the NBA Finals.
Durant actually had problems with the entire Nets organization over the offseason, including demanding that Nash be terminated. The sharpshooting forward tried to force Brooklyn to let Nash or himself go over the summer. It seems ultimately he got his wish.
The Nets fired Steve Nash, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 1, 2022
Wojnarowski reports Jacque Vaughn will be the team’s acting coach beginning with Tuesday’s matchup. Among the options to replace Nash are suspended Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka and former Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder.
Jacque Vaughn is the acting head coach tonight but expect the Nets to inquire with suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka, Quin Snyder, among others. Boston will let Udoka leave for another job.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 1, 2022
Nash finished his first season with 48 wins and was sixth in Coach of the Year voting. Many believed he would capitalize on that momentum and really craft a game plan for the Nets team.
With an array of drama from both Durant, Irving and the front office, one can assume Nash is relieved to have all of the weight taken off of his shoulders.
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