Jacque Vaughn in Brooklyn, it’s over. The Nets fire their coach. It’s official. Beaten in its last two matches before the cut linked to the All Star Game, the New York team occupies 11th place in the East with 21 victories and 33 defeats, that is to say outside the play-in . “This was an incredibly difficult decision, but we believe it is in the best interest of the team moving forward. Jacque has represented this organization with exemplary character and class for eight years. The constant positivity and passion he brought to our team on a daily basis will stay with the players and staff he interacted with throughout his tenure. We thank Jacque for everything he has done for the Nets and Brooklyn, and we wish him, Laura and their family the best for the future,” GM Sean Marks said in a statement.
Former player of Utah, Atlanta, Orlando, New Jersey and San Antonio, Vaughn, 49, has worked in Brooklyn since 2016, as assistant, interim coach and therefore head coach, since November 2022. His second experience as number 1 on a bench after Orlando (2012-15). He leaves the Nets with a record of 71 wins and 68 losses. His successor is not known.
