Nets star forward Kevin Durant said he was “shocked” when he learned of Steve Nash’s exit as Brooklyn’s coach Tuesday, a decision that was announced by the organization as mutual.
“You’re always shocked when a move like this happens,” Durant said after a 108-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.
Durant said he found out about the news regarding Nash after he woke up from a pre-game nap and watched ESPN.
Nets general manager Sean Marks said before the game that no players were consulted before the decision, which is notable, given Durant reportedly asked for Nash and Marks to be fired over the summer before rescinding his trade request before the season.
Nash, who had been with the Nets since 2020, was dismissed after losing five games from seven and assistant coach Jacques Vaughn has taken over as interim head coach.