If you're looking for more evidence of unconventional, out-of-the-box thinking from the Nets new front office, here it is: the Nets have named the Navy SEALS Human Performance Manager as their director of player performance, a new role. Zach Weatherford has served the Naval Special Warfare Command, which is the overarching headquarters for all Navy special operations, including the SEALs.
Although not a Navy SEAL, Weatheford was in charge of improving the performance of the Navy's top-secret special ops teams.
The Nets announced Weatherford's appointment Thursday as part of their new "performance team," which includes training as well as rehabilitation and strength and conditioning.