Brooklyn Nets head coach Lionel Hollins is not shy or reserved when it comes to ripping his team. He’s been pretty hard on Brook Lopez for being “soft”, Mason Plumlee for his jump shots and others as the team continues to struggle. When asked about the team’s identity, he didn’t sugarcoat it at all.
NBA: Coach Lionel Hollins Speaks Out On If He Expects Kevin Garnett to Return to the Nets
Like Ray Allen there hasn’t been a firm “yes” or “no” if Kevin Garnett will return. Unlike Allen however, it isn’t a mystery which team Garnett would return to. He has a second year with the Brooklyn Nets and new head coach Lionel Hollins says Garnett is coming back as far as he knows.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets Agree To Deal with Lionel Hollins as Next Head Coach
From what I’ve seen, Nets fans are happy about this. The Brooklyn Nets have agreed in principle to a deal making Lionel Hollins their next head coach. Hit the jump for details…
NBA: List of Potential Coaches to Replace Jason Kidd With the Brooklyn Nets
The shocking news was revealed that Jason Kidd requested to oversee basketball operations in addition to his coaching title with the Brooklyn Nets. They declined his request and his relationship with the team is now shattered. It’s all but certain that he will be given a job with the Milwaukee Bucks leaving the Nets to find his replacement. They reportedly already have a couple names in mind.
NBA: Lakers Plan to Interview Lionel Hollins For Head Coach Position
So far the Los Angeles Lakers have interviewed two candidates to replace resigned head coach Mike D’Antoni. They met with Mike Dunleavy and Byron Scott both of whom has previous ties with the organization. Now they’re going in another direction and reportedly have an interview setup with former Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins.
