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Brett Brown Isnt Head Coach 76ers Need

By Tunmise Odufuye

Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown reacts to a call in the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown reacts to a call in the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash during his induction into the Suns Ring of Honor speech during half time at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash during his induction into the Suns Ring of Honor speech during half time at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

Steve Nash

Continuing with the trend of former NBA players, Steve Nash would be a nice addition as head coach if the Sixers decided to look into him coaching following a Brown exit. Nash, a future HOF, 2-time league MVP, 5-time NBA assists leader, and 8-time All-Star, can certainly change the culture around the team.

As a true point guard, Nash always knew where his teammates were and always put them in the position to succeed. This can be attributed to Nash’s understanding of spacing, something that the Sixers will need to emphasize going forward.

Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo during an introduction press conference at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo during an introduction press conference at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Nash also has history with Bryan Colangelo. Colangelo was the general manager for the Phoenix Suns for 11 seasons. During his tenure there, he traded for Steve Nash from the Dallas Mavericks and would go on to make front office moves that would see the Suns turn into an offensive juggernaut, led by Nash. Nash would go on to win two consecutive MVP honors in 2004 and 2005 while Colangelo won 2005 Executive of the Year.