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Jacque Vaughn proved in the Disney bubble that he not only needed to be considered for the Brooklyn Nets head coaching job on a permanent basis, but he also was a worthy candidate for every other NBA head coaching opening.
Yet, as of now, the plan is for Vaughn to work as Steve Nash’s lead assistant in Brooklyn.
“It’s never easy to tell somebody that, ‘Hey, you came out second,’ in this regard,” Nets general manager Marks said at Nash’s introductory press conference on Wednesday. “But, I think it’s a credit to JV as a man and who he is, wanting to continue to stay here, be a part of something, continue to build. And I think he knows what’s at stake here, and he also knows that he’s valued by Steve. Steve and JV have had multiple conversations. I think it comes back to two guys having that respect for one another and the humility in which to say, ‘I don’t know everything. How can you help me and how can I help you?’ and so forth.”
Though, there’s a chance Vaughn’s time in Brooklyn could come to an end soon.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Vaughn is among the assistant coaches the Indiana Pacers are “seeking permission to speak to” regarding their head coaching opening.