All the fan talk has been about the Nets offense since the team hired Steve Nash as head coach and Mike D’Antoni as an assistant ... and offensive coordinator. There’s been talk about getting the offense in gear and ready to shoot within the first quarter of the 24-second clock. SIX seconds or less?
But the Nets are trying to improve their defense as well. In addition to his lead assistant duties, Jacque Vaughn will be his defensive coordinator, Steve Nash has said. The Nets also have two new assistants who like Vaughn extended their NBA careers by playing good D: Ime Udoka, who came from the 76ers, and Royal Ivey, who came from the Knicks.