As rumored, the Long Island Nets on Tuesday named Will Weaver, a special assistant to Kenny Atkinson the last two years, as its new head coach. Weaver replaces Ronald Nored, who left Long Island for a new job as an assistant coach on Charlotte Hornets staff.
“We are thrilled to welcome Will as the new head coach of the Long Island Nets,” Long Island GM and Nets assistant GM Trajan Langdon said. “Will’s experience working under Kenny Atkinson on Brooklyn’s coaching staff has given him a strong foundation to lead Long Island, and we are confident that his vision and focus on player development are the right fit for the team and its young talent.