February 20th 2024.
The Brooklyn Nets have been facing a tough season, currently sitting at a record of 21-33 as the NBA season reaches its midpoint. In an effort to turn things around, the team has decided to let go of their head coach, Jacque Vaughn. The announcement was made on Monday, February 19, but no interim coach has been named yet.
According to Nets GM Sean Marks, it was a difficult decision to make, but one that they believe is necessary for the team's future success. Vaughn has been with the organization for eight years and has always represented them with integrity and passion. His positivity and dedication will be missed by the players and staff he worked with during his tenure.
This is not the first coaching change for the Nets in recent years. In November 2022, they parted ways with head coach Steve Nash and promoted Vaughn to the position. He had previously served as interim coach and was given the title permanently. However, with the team's disappointing record, management has decided to make a change once again.
Vaughn's record as coach was just below .500 at 64-65. While he did lead the Nets to the playoffs last season, they were ultimately eliminated in four games by the Boston Celtics. Currently, the Nets are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Atlanta Hawks by 2 1/2 games. However, with 10 teams making the playoffs and a new play-in tournament format, there is still a chance for the Nets to make a late-season push.
Before joining the Nets, Vaughn had a brief stint as head coach for the Orlando Magic from 2012-15. He also previously served as the Nets' head coach during the 2019-20 season. Meanwhile, star player Kyrie Irving has recently blamed his lack of play with the team on the newly-elected Mayor Eric Adams. Only time will tell how the Nets will fare under their new coach and if they can make a comeback in the latter half of the season.
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