The eight-time All-Star was announced as the Brooklyn Nets' next head coach on Thursday. He will replace interim head coach Jacque Vaughn, who is retained as assistant head coach.
Vaughn had stepped in to lead the team after former head coach Kenny Atkinson was fired in March.
"I am honored to have this opportunity with such a top notch organization and I would like to thank Sean, Joe and his wife, Clara, for having confidence in my ability to lead this team forward," Nash said in a team press release.
"Coaching is something I knew I wanted to pursue when the time was right, and I'm honored to be able to work with the exceptional group of players and staff that we have here in Brooklyn. I'm also excited about the prospects. of the team on court as I am about to move to Brooklyn with my family and become influential members of that community, "Nash said.
Nash, 46, has no coaching experience, but his years of experience as a floor general for the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will be invaluable as he moves on to this new one. role.
Nash is considered one of the greatest playmakers of all time, and he's fourth on the all-time assists list with 10,335 career assists, behind only John Stockton and Jason Kidd.
"We are delighted to welcome Steve to the Nets family and look forward to a successful and meaningful partnership," said Nets Governor Joe Tsai. "Steve shares our vision for the future of this franchise and its character exemplifies the core tenets of our organization by working to serve our communities. I can't wait for Steve to get started."
Nash previously had a relationship with star Nets forward Kevin Durant. Nash served as a player development consultant for the Golden State Warriors during Durant's tenure with the team.
This is in response to Nets fans who have said they want a third star alongside Durant and Kyrie Irving.
Nash was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.
CNN's David Close contributed to this story.
