Coaches
Head Coach - P. J. Carlesimo
P.J. Carlesimo was given the position as head coach as the Nets on December 27, 2012. Before this he was the assistant coach for the 2011-2012 season. Throughout his career he coached for the Toronto Raptors, Portland Trail Blazers, Seton Hall University, Golden State Warriors and he also assistant coached the 1992, Gold Medal Winning USA Basketball Team.
Assistant Coach- Mario Ellie
Mario Elie became the Nets assistant coach in 2011. Prior to be coaching the Nets he coached the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs. Before his coaching career, Mario played in the NBA for numerous teams. These teams included Philadelphia, Portland, San Antonio, Phoenix and Houston.
Assistant Coach- Ronald "Popeye" Jones
Popeye Jones joined the Nets during 2010 after coaching the Dallas Mavericks. During Popeye's NBA career, he played for the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks
Assistant Coach- Doug Overton
Doug Overton has coached for the Nets for five years. Before he was the assistant coach of Saint Joesph's and was the Director Of Player Development for the Philadelphia 76er's.
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Mascot
Brooklyn Nets Mascot- BrooklyKnight
The new mascot BrooklyKnight became the Nets mascot on 11/1/12.
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