The Nets announced Wednesday that interim coach Jacque Vaughn earned the position on a permanent basis after several reports that the team had its eyes set on suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka for the job. Although that was reportedly the plan, recent developments forced the team to change course.
Udoka was suspended for “violations of team policies” after a report about his alleged involvement in an “improper” relationship with a female member of Boston’s staff.
According to ESPN, Brooklyn backed off hiring Udoka in part because of the drama surrounding Kyrie Irving. The point guard is currently suspended for promoting an antisemitic film on his Twitter page and refusing to apologize for it on several occasions.
