Brooklyn has named Jacque Vaughn its new head coach. Can he turn the season around? HowardBeck, RohanNadkarni, SIChrisMannix and RobinLundberg explore
What are your thoughts on the Nets’ hiring Jacque Vaughn?It was the right move, for three reasons: 1. Vaughn has shown he’s capable during his two stints as interim coach and deserving of the chance. 2. While Ime Udoka—the Nets’ presumed first choice—has the weightier résumé, his presence wasn’t going to fix this team. They’re not making the Finals, no matter who coaches. 3.
That said: Vaughn is an excellent choice. Vaughn capably steered the team following the firing of Kenny Atkinson in 2020, guiding the Nets into the playoffs. He’s well respected in the locker room and deserving of the opportunity. Who knows whether it will make a difference—more on that below—but given the circumstances this was a safe choice.I’m happy for Vaughn! This is still a high-profile gig, and his name hasn’t exactly been popping up in coaching rumors.
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