NBA: Nets coach Jacque Vaughn signs multi-year extension
Head coach Jacque Vaughn of the Brooklyn Nets claps during a timeout in the game against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center on February 09, 2023 in New York City. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP
The Brooklyn Nets and head coach Jacque Vaughn agreed to a multi-year contract extension Tuesday.
Vaughn became the acting head coach on Nov. 1 after Steve Nash was fired following a 2-5 start. Vaughn took over as the full-time coach on Nov. 9.
“Jacque has made an immediate and immeasurable impact on our entire organization since assuming the role of head coach earlier this season,” said Nets general manager Sean Marks. “On the court, he’s clearly demonstrated his leadership through his ability to connect and communicate at a very high level while displaying tremendous instincts for the game. As a person, they don’t come any better than Jacque. His character is impeccable, and there is not a better representative for our team and our borough. We are thrilled to have Jacque lead the Nets for years to come.”
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Since Vaughn started calling the shots, the Nets have posted the fifth-best record in the league at 32-19 behind only the Boston Celtics (38-15), Denver Nuggets (37-15), Philadelphia 76ers (34-15) and Milwaukee Bucks (35-17).
Vaughn, 48, was named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for December after leading Brooklyn to a 12-1 record.
Coming out of the All-Star break, the Nets hold down the No. 5 spot in the East. However, Vaughn and Co. will face new challenges following the recent departures of perennial All-Stars Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns) and Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks).
