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Steve Nash no longer the technician brooklyn nets. The New York franchise has reached an agreement with the Canadian for an amicable exit. The information comes from journalist Adrian Wojnarowski, from ESPN North American. hurry, the the team started the season with a campaign below expectations adding two wins and five losses.

In a statement, Nets general manager Sean Marks thanked Nash. “We would like to thank Steve for everything he has brought to our franchise over the past two seasons. Since becoming head coach, Nash has faced many unprecedented challenges and we are sincerely grateful to him. for his leadership, his patience and his humility throughout his time in office for the change needed at this point,” Marks said.

On Twitter, Nash also expressed his gratitude for the experience. “[…] It was an amazing experience with many challenges for which I am very grateful. It was a pleasure to work with the players on a daily basis. A very special thank you also to the entire technical committee for its professionalism. Finally, thanks to the fanatical Brooklyn fans. My family and I love being part of this community.”

He led the Nets to 161 regular season games, going 94-67. In the playoffs, he advanced to the 2020/2021 semi-finals and found himself swept in the first round of last season by the Boston Celtics for a total of seven wins and two eliminations.

Udoka appears as a likely replacement

According to Wojnarowski, Former Celtics coach Ime Udoka emerges as favorite to take over as Nets manager. He is suspended for a year in Boston after having a relationship with a franchise employee and is still “addicted” to the NBA. In his first year in office, Udoka led the Celtics to second place last season. Another Brooklyn hotspot is former Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder. For now, assistant Jacque Vaughn will be the interim head coach of the Nets, who play this Tuesday (1) against the Chicago Bulls in New York.