The Nets plan to get input from several players as they look for their next head coach, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post. As expected, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will be consulted during the process, but sources tell Lewis that general manager Sean Marks plans to talk with DeAndre Jordan, Spencer Dinwiddie and possibly Caris LeVert as well.
“Yeah, I would say it would totally be not incredibly smart of us if we did not involve some of these key players in this decision. And that not only goes for Kevin,” Marks said. “Kevin, Kyrie; we’re going to pick their brains on what they’re looking for in a leader, what they want in a coach, what they need. The guys have been brutally honest so far.”
The additions of Durant and Irving in free agency last summer make the Brooklyn job one of the most attractive in the league. Kenny Atkinson appeared to be the coach of the future, but his surprising dismissal in March created an opening amid rumors that the two stars weren’t enamored with Atkinson’s style of play.
Jacque Vaughn was successful in an interim role, leading the Nets to two wins before the hiatus, followed by a 5-3 record in reseeding games even though half the roster wasn’t available. Vaughn has been promised consideration as the team looks for a permanent coach, and he has the advantage of working with Marks on three separate occasions in the past decade. However, he may be overshadowed by some bigger names on the market.
Vaughn and Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue are viewed as the early favorites for the job, Lewis notes, as Irving has interest in reuniting with his former coach in Cleveland. Joe Harris was also a Cavalier under Lue and called him “an excellent coach.”
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who served as a mentor to Marks in San Antonio, has been mentioned as a possibility, along with Jason Kidd, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson and Ime Udoka. Durant and his representatives reportedly have an interest in Jackson, Lewis adds.
“Kyrie, everyone who has coached you has hated you. What can we do different?”
“I hear players used to play AND coach at the same time…” – Kyrie
Sign Pop
DAntoni is coming. That’s what they gun n shoot. They should sign Mike Brown as ast to help with the D.
He plays small ball. Not a fit for Allen and DeAndre Jordan
I’m only a dude on the internet but so far in my experience every time a player influences a decision on adding (or removing) a coach or player, it ends up being a bad decision.
From LeBron asking for JR Smith and 3 different coaches, to the Lakers, Bulls, Nets, Thunder, Clippers.
These players are great at basketball. That doesn’t mean they are good at management.
Nets need a top coach with playoffs success
Playoffs success
Jason Kidd loves 76ers
John Lucas lives 76ers
3 years 6 million
Do you think Kidd would take the 76ers job？
I hope for the 76ers sake Kidd wouldn’t take the job. What real success has he had ? Faking a spilled drink ? That’s who you want ???
I think they’ll bring on Lue, has experience with stars and pressure. Not much of a development coach (bad fit for sixers)
Also think they’ll trade levert dinwiddie & Allen for gobert
Only way Nets get another top player. Something KD and Kyrie are lobbying for. Is by using Dinwiddie, LeVert, Allen. Jordan and Allen have already clashed. Jordan is KDs guy. To me it looks like Sixers and Nets make for great trade buddies. But do you trade in your own conference.