Jason Kidd, Steve Kerr and More Congratulate Steve Nash on Joining Nets as New Coach

Several current and former NBA players congratulated Steve Nash on being hired as the Nets' new coach.

Nets fans woke up Thursday morning to the surprising news that Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash is joining the organization as its next head coach.

Nash, despite having no head coaching experience, will lead stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in their push to bring a championship to Brooklyn. 

Nash was an eight-time All-Star and won back-to-back MVP awards with the Suns in 2005 and 2006 during his 18-year NBA career. He retired in 2014 and has served as a player development consultant with the Warriors for the past five years. During that time, he developed a strong relationship with Durant during the forward's three seasons with Golden State. In recent years, Nash has also assisted the Canadian national basketball team in an advisory role. 

"Coaching is something I knew I wanted to pursue when the time was right, and I am humbled to be able to work with the outstanding group of players and staff we have here in Brooklyn," Nash said in a team statement Thursday morning. "I am as excited about the prospects of the team on the court as I am about moving to Brooklyn with my family and becoming impactful members of this community."

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Nash has signed a four-year contract with Brooklyn.

Following the news of the hiring, several current and former NBA players and coaches, including Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Hall of Famer Jason Kidd, congratulated Nash on his new role on social media.

Congratulations to my friend @SteveNash on becoming the new head coach of the @BrooklynNets. Wishing you and the Nets franchise all the best! https://t.co/WBOYIHvhwl

— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) September 3, 2020

Soooo Steve Nash is the new head coach of the @BrooklynNets ... glad I have my season tickets.

— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) September 3, 2020

More Canadians in Brooklyn I’m all for it! 🇨🇦 Congrats @SteveNash!! 👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/cMMVnVE8jo

— Kia Nurse (@KayNurse11) September 3, 2020

Thank you for all your work and wisdom over the years.

Best of luck, @SteveNash 👏 pic.twitter.com/aF8WpSJ7Bm

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 3, 2020

Coach Nash has a good ring to it!

Congrats @SteveNash! pic.twitter.com/TjpUGreBE8

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 3, 2020

Steve Nash and his balanced personality and pedigree might be the overall ticket Kyrie Irving needs! #SteveNash #brooklynnets https://t.co/CxONnA1pmX

— Eddie A Johnson (@Jumpshot8) September 3, 2020

Steve Nash is one of the best leaders and PGs our sport has had. He’s always been awesome with me and my family too. Very happy for him and excited for the game!

— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) September 3, 2020

BOLD move by Brooklyn but Steve Nash is one of basketball’s greatest minds.

star players respect him, he’s been their mentor.

& this could be GREAT for Kyrie’s game with passing... which means it’s even greater for his teammates (especially KD.)

Most importantly, he’s an ally.

— Chiney Ogwumike (@chiney) September 3, 2020

Not many things in the NBA would get me to say “holy sh**”

The Steve Nash hiring just did

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) September 3, 2020