Twitter Reaction: Basketball world celebrates Steve Nash hiring in Brooklyn

In a surprising development, the Brooklyn Nets made Steve Nash their new head coach Thursday, agreeing to a four-year deal with the two-time NBA MVP.

But, given his reputation around the league, it was no surprise to see the reaction pour in on social media as members of the basketball community, in Canada and around the world, chimed in on the latest coaching hire in the NBA.

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Congratulations to Steve Nash on being named head coach of the @BrooklynNets! pic.twitter.com/xUBAeOjs5B

— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) 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