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Brooklyn Nets coaching search should only focus on Mark Jackson

By J.B. Ellis

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 29: Head coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors gives instructions in the game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 29, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 29: Head coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors gives instructions in the game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 29, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) /
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The Brooklyn Nets are seeking a new head coach, but the list should only include one name, and that name is Mark Jackson.

As we are on hiatus from the NBA season right now it’s a great time to look at who the Brooklyn Nets should be focusing in on for their head coaching position. The list should be looked at and pared down to one man and one man only. Who is that man J.B. you ask? Mark Jackson of course.

Let’s look at the reasons as to why Mark Jackson is the best fit for the most likely 2020-21 Eastern Conference favorites.

Jackson is a local guy, as he was born in Brooklyn and played his high school ball at Bishop Loughlin and then went to St. John’s University.

After he graduated from St. John’s he was the 18th pick in the 1st round of the 1987 draft by the Nets crosstown foe, the New York Knicks. He played for the Knicks from 1987-1992 and again from 2001-02.

Jackson was in the NBA for 15 years on a variety of good teams and after he stopped playing was the head coach of the Golden State Warriors back when they had never made the playoffs two years in a row in franchise history, as he changed the culture and developed high-level talent such as Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

Jackson was let go after the back to back playoff appearances, as the Warrior front office felt that they needed to go in another direction to win a championship even though prior to his arrival the Warriors did not qualify for the postseason sixteen out of seventeen years.

The win total during his three years in Golden State went up each year from 23 in his first year to 51 in his third and final year. Jackson is the coach that should be credited with the Warriors dynasty.

Brooklyn needs a leader like this to step in.

Searching for the right person to lead this team to where it is expected leaves a lot of pressure on the Nets front office.

This is a no brainer. Jackson is as NY as you get and he is a winner.

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The only question is will the stars on the Nets buy into Jackson’s system and reach the potential of where this team can go.