The Brooklyn Nets Have Reportedly Hired Lionel Hollins to Replace Jason Kidd

The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly agreed to a deal in principle with former Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins.

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Well, it didn't take long for the Brooklyn Nets to replace former head coach Jason Kidd. On Wednesday, the Nets reportedly reached a deal with former Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins, who—in his final season in Memphis—led the Grizzlies to the 2013 Western Conference Finals. Naturally, many fans believe that the Nets just made a major upgrade at the head coaching position.

As a coach. Lionel Hollins >>>>> Jason Kidd anyway. Nets got better end of the deal
#BrooklynNets should thank Jason Kidd for quitting on the team. Lionel Hollins is a much better coach.
#Nets have to feel like they hit the jackpot to go from Kidd, get some picks, AND get Lionel Hollins - always been a big fan of his.

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[via ESPN]

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