Brooklyn Nets Officially Hire Lionel Hollins As Head Coach

The Brooklyn Nets have officially hired Lionel Hollins to be their next head coach.

Hollins was reportedly in a 'single-candidate race' for the job as of yesterday, and it appears expedited negotiations have landed him the position even sooner than expected.

Nets announce they have agreement with Lionel Hollins. Four-year deal in the $18 million range is what the sides were discussing today

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 2, 2014

Hollins has a career win-loss record of 214-201, and is regarded as a defensive-minded, no-frills coach.

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