Brooklyn Nets Drama Claims Its First Victim

After a dreadful start to the season—on the court and off—the Brooklyn Nets drama has taken its first victim. Steve Nash is out as head coach. 

The Brooklyn Nets and Head Coach Steve Nash have agreed to part ways. pic.twitter.com/FodPxzNzuc

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) November 1, 2022

Officially, it's being labeled an agreement to "part ways", but whether he was fired or not, you have to believe that Nash is actually relieved to be out of the cauldron of controversy that is the Brooklyn Nets. The latest scandal involving Kyrie Irving was possibly the last straw. 

Adrian Wojnarowski reports that potential replacements are already being considered:

Jacque Vaughn is the acting head coach tonight but expect the Nets to inquire with suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka, Quin Snyder, among others. Boston will let Udoka leave for another job.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 1, 2022

Woj names suspended Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka (yes, that would be suitable for the drama in Brooklyn), and former Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder as names the Nets will be looking into. 

Nash has obviously been thinking about this eventuality, as he posted a long message on Twitter as soon as the announcement was made.  

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— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) November 1, 2022

"A very heartfelt thanks to Joe and Clara Tsai along with Sean Marks for giving me the opportunity to coach the Brooklyn Nets. It was an amazing experience with many challenges that I'm incredibly grateful for," wrote Nash. Yes, challenges. A bit of an understatement, perhaps? 

I’m betting Steve Nash is in a celebratory mood today!

— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) November 1, 2022

Even former NBA coach George Karl was happy for Nash, tweeting "I’m betting Steve Nash is in a celebratory mood today!"

Steve Nash is generationally rich and in his 40s and can now go on vacations for the rest of his life instead of dealing with whatever horrible bullshit Kyrie is on on any given day, seems like a huge win for him personally.

— Ricky O'Donnell (@SBN_Ricky) November 1, 2022

Nets' star Kevin Durant, during his summer tirade of asking for a trade, also demanded that Nash (and GM Sean Marks) be fired if he was to return. 

Looks like Durant got his wish. 

But maybe, just maybe, Steve Nash got his, too.

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