At the intersection of relationship, privilege, Black grievances and an ugly history of NBA coaching hires sits … Steve Nash?
On Thursday, the Brooklyn Nets made the stunning hire of a Hall of Fame point guard with two MVPs yet zero days on a coaching sideline, seemingly a prerequisite for most coaches — especially Black coaches.
It’s clear the Nets made this hire with one player in mind: Kevin Durant.
Durant, more than even Kyrie Irving, is the player the franchise has hitched its success to. Durant is the champion and generational talent whose mere presence and health guarantees the Nets a place in the championship conversation.