Mar 30, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov reacts against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Igor Kokoskov to join Nets as assistant coach, reunite with HC Steve Nash

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 6/4/22

Steve Nash previously had both Amar’e Stoudemire and Mike D’Antoni on his coaching staff in Brooklyn. Now Nash is adding another familiar figure from his Phoenix days.

Veteran basketball writer Marc Stein reported Saturday that the Nets are expected to hire Igor Kokoskov as an assistant on Nash’s bench. Kokoskov has served as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks this season.

Kokoskov goes pretty far back with Nash. He was an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns for five years from 2008 to 2013, the first four years of which coincided with Nash’s time in Phoenix as a a player. Kokoskov also coached current Nets guard Goran Dragic, both on the Suns and on the Slovenian national basketball team.

The 50-year-old Kokoskov is very well-experienced. He previously served as head coach of the Suns in the 2018-19 season. Kokoskov could provide a bit of stability for Nash in Brooklyn, especially with Nash recently facing hot seat rumors.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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