Nets’ Hollins has something to prove
Veteran Coach Arrives in Brooklyn After Rude Memphis Sendoff
What do you give a coach who helped develop your young players into budding stars and took your franchise to the precipice of the NBA Finals while improving his winning percentage for four consecutive years?
All it got Lionel Hollins in Memphis was a kick in the pants on his way out the door.
The Brooklyn Nets’ new coach, who will be officially introduced Monday morning at the Barclays Center, is doubtlessly eager to get back to work this summer after the Grizzlies opted not to renew his contract following the 2012-13 season.