LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida – The Brooklyn Nets formally interviewed reigning coach Jacque Vaughn for their position as head coach and Vaughn impressed the property, sources told Athletic.
Vaughn, who led the Nets to a 5-3 record in the Orlando NBA recovery and seventh seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, remains a significant candidate in the Nets search process and has left a big impression on the property. Brooklyn has identified several targets for the search, and The Athletic reported last week that they are interested in pursuing San Antonio Spurs icon Gregg Popovich. The Nets are believed to continue to work through their process even after their interview with Vaughn.
Vaughn, 45, settled in the Nets locker room after taking the job of head coach when the franchise split from Kenny Atkinson in March. Several veteran players who took part in Orlando’s recovery were thrilled with Vaughn’s work …
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