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The Brooklyn Nets named Jacque Vaughn as their new head coach on Wednesday, per ESPN.
Vaughn has been serving as interim head coach since replacing Steve Nash on Nov. 1.
“Jacque’s basketball acumen, competitiveness and intimate knowledge of our team and organization make him the clear-cut best person to lead our group moving forward,” Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a statement. “He has a proven ability to get the best out of our players, hold them accountable and play a cohesive, team-first style of basketball.”
The former 12-year NBA point guard began his coaching career back in 2010, serving as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs. He was named the head coach of the Orlando Magic in July 2012 where he posted a 58-158 record in three seasons before being let go midway through the 2014-15 campaign.
Vaughn was hired as an assistant with the Nets prior to the 2016-17 season, and has been with the organization since that time.
The Nets have struggled early on this season, sporting a 4-7 record and a 2-2 mark since Vaughn stepped into the interim role.
Brooklyn is set to host the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET Wednesday night.
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