As announced a few hours after the All Star Game, the Jacques Vaughan was fired by them Netsleaving them in eleventh place in the NBA Eastern Conference, with a record of 21-33.
The well-known league insider, Mike Scottogave the… background to this decision, which seems to have been clearly influenced by the wishes of the team’s players.
In particular, it seems that certain athletes, such as Michael Bridgesstar of the Nets, but also Spencer Dinwiddiewho has now left the team and is competing in Lakerswere unhappy with the central role Vaughn gave to Ben Simmons.
The Aussie guard/forward, who doesn’t generally have a reputation for being very… likeable teammate, has indeed been a key part of the Nets’ offensive system, even though he’s still searching for his best self. This obviously didn’t sit well with the Bridges, Dinwiddie among others, and as a result they started the… moaning that “ate” him Jacques Vaughan.
Mikal Bridges and Spencer Dinwiddie reportedly were not ‘thrilled’ with Jacque Vaughn’s decision to center his game plan around Ben Simmons, per @MikeAScotto
“Behind the scenes, there were rumblings about players, including Mikal Bridges, Spencer Dinwiddie when he was on the… pic.twitter.com/zKoZpbsPxC
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 21, 2024
Source: Sport Fm
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