The Brooklyn Nets fired coach Steve Nash on Tuesday, after starting the NBA season with two wins and five losses.
“The Brooklyn Nets and head coach Steve Nash have agreed separate their paths”, reported the Brooklyn franchise in an official statement.
Nash, of 48 years, coached the Nets since September 2020, but the performance of his team has not satisfied the high ambitions of the property, which has invested in stars such as Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons.
He also passed through Brooklyn James Harden, who finally landed last February in the Philadelphia 76ers to incorporate Simmons.
After falling in the first round of the playoffs last year, with a resounding 0 -4 in the series against the Boston Celtics, the Nets started the year with negative results.
The coach was fired despite the fact that the Nets won this Monday at home, suffering, against the Indiana Pacers. This victory interrupted a streak of four consecutive losses.
“We want to thank Steve for everything he contributed to our franchise in the last two years. Since taking over, Steve has faced an unprecedented series of challenges and we are grateful for his leadership, patience and humility,” said Sean Marks, General Manager of the Nets.
“Personally, it was an enormously difficult decision. However, after many reflections on how our season started, we have decided that a change is necessary, “he added.
The Nets also reported that they will make a decision shortly on who will be the new coach .
The Brooklyn team will play this Tuesday at home against the Chicago Bulls.
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