SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Plenty of big names around the game of basketball had congratulations for former Bronco Steve Nash who was named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets on September 8.
It will be the first coaching gig for Nash, a two-time NBA MVP, who served as a consultatnt for the Golden State Warriors from 2016-18, winning a pair of championships.
As a Bronco, Nash led the team to a pair of NCAA Tournaments and the team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Tournament history. The 15th-seeded Broncos knocked off No. 2 seed and fifth-ranked Arizona, 64-61, in Salt Lake City. It marked only the second time a No. 15 seed had defeated a No. 2 in the NCAAs.
Congratulations to my friend @SteveNash on becoming the new head coach of the @BrooklynNets. Wishing you and the Nets franchise all the best! https://t.co/WBOYIHvhwl
— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) September 3, 2020
Soooo Steve Nash is the new head coach of the @BrooklynNets ... glad I have my season tickets.
— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) September 3, 2020
More Canadians in Brooklyn I'm all for it! ���� Congrats @SteveNash!! �������� https://t.co/cMMVnVE8jo
— Kia Nurse (@KayNurse11) September 3, 2020
Thank you for all your work and wisdom over the years.
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 3, 2020
Best of luck, @SteveNash �� pic.twitter.com/aF8WpSJ7Bm
Coach Nash has a good ring to it!
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 3, 2020
Congrats @SteveNash! pic.twitter.com/TjpUGreBE8
Steve Nash and his balanced personality and pedigree might be the overall ticket Kyrie Irving needs! #SteveNash #brooklynnets https://t.co/CxONnA1pmX
— Eddie A Johnson (@Jumpshot8) September 3, 2020
Steve Nash is one of the best leaders and PGs our sport has had. He's always been awesome with me and my family too. Very happy for him and excited for the game!
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) September 3, 2020
BOLD move by Brooklyn but Steve Nash is one of basketball's greatest minds.
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) September 3, 2020
star players respect him, he's been their mentor.
& this could be GREAT for Kyrie's game with passing... which means it's even greater for his teammates (especially KD.)
Most importantly, he's an ally.
Not many things in the NBA would get me to say "holy sh**"
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) September 3, 2020
The Steve Nash hiring just did
ICYMI: Watch Steve Nash's full press conference ��
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 9, 2020
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