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Brooklyn Nets Hiring Former Blazers Assistant Coach David Vanterpool

The Brooklyn Nets are hiring former Portland Trail Blazers Assistant Coach David Vanterpool to augment their coaching staff, led by Head Coach Steve Nash. The news comes courtesy of Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a deal with David Vanterpool to become an assistant coach, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 9, 2021

Vanterpool served with the Blazers between 2012 and 2019 under then-head coach Terry Stotts. He was said to be a particular favorite of stars Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum as well as a helpful influence on Portland’s defensive schemes.