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Jacque Trevan Vaughn (born February 11, 1975)[1] is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Kansas Jayhawks of the Big 12 Conference. Vaughn played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets, and San Antonio Spurs from 1997 to 2009.
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Playing career
[edit]High school
[edit]A native of Altadena, California, Vaughn attended John Muir High School in nearby Pasadena, where he maintained a 3.94 GPA,[2] and became the best high school player in that area since former Muir and NBA standout Stacey Augmon. Vaughn excelled both on and off the court, and by his senior year was ranked as high as the no. 7 high school recruit in the country and the no. 2 point guard in the class of 1993 behind arguably the nation's top player that year, Randy Livingston. Over the course of the season, Vaughn averaged over 21 points and 19 assists per game, while also compiling six triple-doubles. Named a First-Team All-American by nearly every publication on the market, Vaughn rounded off his special season with a selection to participate in the prestigious McDonald's All-American Game where he put on a show, scoring only 6 points but amassing 13 assists (still a McDonald's record), while also thoroughly outplaying the higher-ranked Livingston once again—this time on a national stage (they had both matched up against each other in the All-Star Game of the 1992 Nike Camp), and was named co-MVP with North Carolina's Jerry Stackhouse in the process. After considering Georgetown, Indiana, UNLV, Arizona and UCLA, Vaughn decided to play for coach Roy Williams at Kansas, continuing, along with fellow recruit and college roommate Scot Pollard, the California pipeline of high school hoopsters to Lawrence, Kansas, started by former standouts Adonis Jordan and Rex Walters, and continuing in later years with Paul Pierce and Eric Chenowith.
As a senior in high school in 1992, Vaughn was awarded the Dial Award as the nation's top male high school scholar-athlete, becoming the first basketball player ever to win that award.[3]
College
[edit]In his college career Vaughn became the starting point guard as a freshman after being chosen to replace incumbent starter Calvin Rayford. Among his first-year highlights were earning the MVP award at the 1993 Pre-Season NIT at Madison Square Garden in New York City and hitting a game-winning three pointer at the overtime buzzer to beat Indiana in an early season game at Allen Fieldhouse.[4] Throughout his four years at Kansas, Vaughn was known as a good distributor of the basketball and effective defender with great speed and court awareness. By the end of his college career, he was the all-time leader in assists in Kansas basketball history with 804 total (since surpassed by Aaron Miles), as well as the Big Eight Conference's all-time record holder. In 1995, Vaughn was named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.[5] Additionally in 1997, the award given annually to the school's assist leader was renamed to include Vaughn, Miles and original assists leader, Cedric Hunter, as the Hunter/Vaughn/Miles Assists Award.
Vaughn earned a 3.72 GPA as a business administration major.[6] He was a two-time Academic All-American at Kansas and the 1997 GTE Academic All-American of the Year. He was also a two-time all-conference pick and was named the Big Eight Player of the Year in 1996. His college jersey was retired on December 31, 2002, and hangs in the rafters of Allen Fieldhouse.[7]
Professional
[edit]In 1997, Vaughn was selected 27th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 1997 NBA draft. In addition to playing four seasons in Utah, Vaughn also played with the Orlando Magic, the Atlanta Hawks (in two separate stints), New Jersey Nets, and San Antonio Spurs. He appeared in 64 games for the NBA champion San Antonio Spurs during the 2006–07 season and finished his career there, retiring after the 2008–09 season. Over his career, he averaged 4.5 points per game and 2.5 assists per game. He also set an NBA record for consecutive missed field goal attempts to open a season, missing his first 22 to start the 2001 season with the Atlanta Hawks. After those 22 straight misses he shot a career best 47 percent that season.
NBA career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| † | Won an NBA championship |
Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–98 | Utah | 45 | 0 | 9.3 | .361 | .375 | .706 | .8 | 1.9 | .2 | .0 | 3.1 |
| 1998–99 | Utah | 19 | 0 | 4.6 | .367 | .250 | .833 | .6 | .6 | .3 | .0 | 2.3 |
| 1999–00 | Utah | 78 | 0 | 11.3 | .416 | .412 | .750 | .8 | 1.6 | .4 | .0 | 3.7 |
| 2000–01 | Utah | 82 | 0 | 19.8 | .433 | .385 | .780 | 1.8 | 3.9 | .6 | .0 | 6.1 |
| 2001–02 | Atlanta | 82 | 16 | 22.6 | .470 | .444 | .825 | 2.0 | 4.3 | .8 | .0 | 6.6 |
| 2002–03 | Orlando | 80 | 48 | 21.1 | .448 | .235 | .776 | 1.5 | 2.9 | .8 | .0 | 5.9 |
| 2003–04 | Atlanta | 71 | 6 | 17.9 | .386 | .150 | .779 | 1.6 | 2.7 | .6 | .0 | 3.8 |
| 2004–05 | New Jersey | 71 | 34 | 19.9 | .449 | .333 | .835 | 1.5 | 1.9 | .6 | .0 | 5.3 |
| 2005–06 | New Jersey | 80 | 6 | 15.4 | .437 | .167 | .728 | 1.1 | 1.5 | .5 | .0 | 3.4 |
| 2006–07† | San Antonio | 64 | 4 | 11.9 | .425 | .500 | .754 | 1.1 | 2.0 | .4 | .0 | 3.0 |
| 2007–08 | San Antonio | 74 | 9 | 15.4 | .428 | .300 | .763 | 1.0 | 2.1 | .3 | .0 | 4.1 |
| 2008–09 | San Antonio | 30 | 0 | 9.7 | .320 | 1.000 | .889 | .7 | 1.8 | .2 | .0 | 2.2 |
| Career | 776 | 123 | 16.3 | .429 | .352 | .779 | 1.3 | 2.5 | .5 | .0 | 4.5 | |
Playoffs
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Utah | 7 | 0 | 3.4 | .200 | .500 | 1.000 | .4 | .6 | .0 | .0 | 1.0 |
| 1999 | Utah | 2 | 0 | 3.0 | .500 | 1.000 | — | .0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 1.5 |
| 2000 | Utah | 7 | 0 | 9.6 | .357 | .500 | .875 | 1.7 | 1.6 | .6 | .1 | 4.0 |
| 2001 | Utah | 5 | 0 | 11.4 | .100 | .500 | — | .4 | 1.6 | .0 | .2 | .6 |
| 2003 | Orlando | 7 | 6 | 18.7 | .364 | .000 | .769 | .9 | 3.6 | .6 | .1 | 4.9 |
| 2006 | New Jersey | 11 | 0 | 14.5 | .364 | .000 | .571 | 1.0 | 1.1 | .2 | .0 | 2.5 |
| 2007† | San Antonio | 20 | 0 | 10.4 | .400 | — | .500 | .5 | 1.4 | .2 | .0 | 2.2 |
| 2008 | San Antonio | 14 | 0 | 6.5 | .273 | .000 | — | .6 | .6 | .1 | .0 | .9 |
| 2009 | San Antonio | 2 | 0 | 10.5 | .400 | — | .500 | .0 | 2.0 | .5 | .0 | 3.5 |
| Career | 75 | 6 | 10.2 | .342 | .400 | .690 | .7 | 1.4 | .2 | .0 | 2.2 | |
Coaching career
[edit]Vaughn was an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs from 2010 to 2012. On July 28, 2012, Vaughn was named the new head coach of the Orlando Magic.[8] On February 5, 2015, he was fired by the Magic.[9] Vaughn then spent the 2015–16 season working as a professional scout for the Spurs.[10] He was hired as Kenny Atkinson's top assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets prior to the 2016–17 season,[11][12] and was promoted to interim head coach position in March 2020 following Atkinson's mid-season departure.[13] On September 3, 2020, the Nets hired Steve Nash as head coach, while Vaughn returned to his position as assistant coach.[14][15]
On November 1, 2022, Vaughn was named interim head coach after the Nets and Steve Nash parted ways,[16][17] and on November 9, he was announced as permanent Nets head coach.[18] On February 21, 2023, the Nets signed Vaughn to a contract extension.[19] On February 19, 2024, the Nets fired Vaughn after the team started the season with a 21–33 record and were out of playoff contention at the time of this firing.[20][21]
On May 21, 2025, Vaughn was named assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Kansas [22]
Head coaching record
[edit]| Regular season | G | Games coached | W | Games won | L | Games lost | W–L % | Win–loss % |
| Playoffs | PG | Playoff games | PW | Playoff wins | PL | Playoff losses | PW–L % | Playoff win–loss % |
| Team | Year | G | W | L | W–L% | Finish | PG | PW | PL | PW–L% | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 2012–13 | 82 | 20 | 62 | .244 | 5th in Southeast | — | — | — | — | Missed playoffs |
| Orlando | 2013–14 | 82 | 23 | 59 | .280 | 5th in Southeast | — | — | — | — | Missed playoffs |
| Orlando | 2014–15 | 52 | 15 | 37 | .288 | (fired) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brooklyn | 2019–20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | .700 | 4th in Atlantic | 4 | 0 | 4 | .000 | Lost in First Round |
| Brooklyn | 2022–23 | 75 | 43 | 32 | .573 | 4th in Atlantic | 4 | 0 | 4 | .000 | Lost in First Round |
| Brooklyn | 2023–24 | 54 | 21 | 33 | .389 | (fired) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Career | 355 | 129 | 226 | .363 | 8 | 0 | 8 | .000 | |||
Personal life
[edit]Vaughn and his wife were married in 2003. The couple have two sons. He enjoys reading and writing poetry.[23][24]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jacque Vaughn Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ Johnson, Kenneth N. (September 9, 2014). More University of Kansas Basketball Legends. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-62585-223-6.
- ^ Scherr, Rich (December 19, 1992). "Dulaney's White wins national Dial Award Runner-swimmer Athlete of Year". baltimoresun.com.
- ^ "College Basketball Roundup: Vaughn's Shoy Lifts No. 6 Kansas Over Indiana". Los Angeles Times. December 23, 1993. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
- ^ "Jacque Vaughn". Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. Cox, Matthews, and Associates. March 8, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ "BHSN: Orlando Magic hire Jacque Vaughn as new head coach". Central Florida News. July 28, 2012. Archived from the original on August 7, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ^ "Jacque Vaughn". KUSports.com. Archived from the original on December 21, 2005.
- ^ "Jacque Vaughn named as Magic head coach". WFTV Channel 9 Orlando. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ^ Denton, John (February 5, 2015). "Magic Relieve Jacque Vaughn of Head Coaching Duties; Name James Borrego as Interim Head Coach". NBA.com. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
- ^ "Jacque Vaugh added to Spurs front office". NBA.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. September 22, 2015. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Finalize Coaching Staff". NBA.com. July 5, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ^ "Report: Nets hiring Jacque Vaughn as lead assistant coach". nbcsports.com. NBC Sports. May 2, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets and Kenny Atkinson Mutually Agree to Part Ways". NBA.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. March 7, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Name Steve Nash as Head Coach". NBA.com. September 3, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "Nets hire Steve Nash as next coach". NBA.com. September 3, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets and Head Coach Steve Nash Agree to Part Ways". NBA.com. November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "Nets part ways with coach Nash, reportedly plan to hire Udoka". Sportsnet.ca. November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Name Jacque Vaughn Head Coach". NBA.com. November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets and Head Coach Jacque Vaughn Agree to Contract Extension". NBA.com. February 21, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Relieve Jacque Vaughn of Coaching Duties". NBA.com. February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Quinn, Sam (February 19, 2024). "Nets fire Jacque Vaughn after 8-23 stretch as Brooklyn becomes third NBA team to change coaches this season". CBS Sports. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "Kansas Great Jacque Vaughn Named Men's Basketball Assistant Coach". University of Kansas. May 21, 2025.
- ^ "Player Profile: Jacque Vaughn". NBA.com. Archived from the original on August 16, 2007. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ^ "Vaughn Has Learned All the Right Lessons". The New York Times. January 20, 1997. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
External links
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Jacque Vaughn
View on GrokipediaPlaying career
High school
Jacque Vaughn was born on February 11, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, and his family relocated to the nearby Altadena area during his early years.[1][12] Vaughn attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, California, from 1989 to 1993, where he excelled academically with a 3.94 GPA while emerging as one of the top point guards in the nation.[1][13] As a senior in the 1992–93 season, Vaughn averaged 21.7 points per game and was renowned for his playmaking ability, becoming the Southern Section's all-time assists leader; he also contributed significantly on defense, including seven steals in the championship game.[14][15][16] Under his leadership, the Mustangs won the CIF Southern Section Division II-A championship, defeating Artesia 70–63 in the final, where Vaughn scored 23 points and recorded 15 assists.[16][17] Vaughn earned first-team Parade All-American honors and was selected to the McDonald's All-American Game, where he shared co-MVP honors after setting a record with 13 assists.[18][19] He also received the Dial Award as the nation's top male high school scholar-athlete.[15] A highly touted recruit, Vaughn committed to the University of Kansas over offers from schools including UCLA, Indiana, and UNLV.[13][20]College
Jacque Vaughn enrolled at the University of Kansas in 1993 and played four seasons for the Jayhawks men's basketball team from 1993 to 1997 under head coach Roy Williams.[6] As the starting point guard, Vaughn quickly established himself as a floor general known for his exceptional passing, court vision, and leadership, contributing to teams that posted strong records including a 34-2 mark in the 1996-97 season.[21] His role was pivotal in orchestrating Kansas's high-powered offenses, which ranked among the nation's best in scoring during his tenure. Vaughn's individual accolades highlighted his impact, earning consensus second-team All-American honors in both 1996 and 1997, as well as Big Eight Player of the Year in 1996.[5][2] He led Kansas to the Sweet 16 in the 1997 NCAA Tournament, where the top-seeded Jayhawks defeated No. 16 Jackson State 78-64 in the first round and No. 8 Purdue 75-61 in the second round before falling 85-82 to No. 4 Arizona in the regional semifinal.[22] In the 1996 NCAA Tournament, he guided the team to the Elite Eight, defeating Arizona 83–80 in the Sweet Sixteen before losing 60–57 to Syracuse in the West Regional final.[23] Over 126 career games (125 starts), Vaughn amassed 1,207 points at 9.6 points per game, 804 assists—ranking third all-time at Kansas—and shot 38.3% from three-point range, placing him 23rd in program history for that category.[24] One of his most memorable performances came as a freshman on December 22, 1993, when he hit a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer in overtime to secure an 86-83 victory over Indiana.[25] In recognition of his contributions, Kansas retired his No. 11 jersey on December 21, 2002, honoring his legacy as one of the program's elite point guards.[24]Professional
Vaughn was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 27th overall pick in the first round of the 1997 NBA Draft. His recognition as a consensus All-American during his senior year at the University of Kansas contributed to his draft position as a highly regarded point guard prospect. He signed a three-year contract with the Jazz shortly after the draft and made his NBA debut on October 31, 1997.[1][9][26] Over the course of his 12-season NBA career, Vaughn played for five teams, establishing himself primarily as a reliable backup point guard. He spent his first four seasons with the Utah Jazz from 1997 to 2001, backing up Hall of Famer John Stockton and appearing in 237 games. Vaughn then moved to the Atlanta Hawks for the 2001-02 season, followed by a stint with the Orlando Magic in 2002-03, where he started 48 of 80 games. He returned to Atlanta for the 2003-04 campaign before signing with the New Jersey Nets, where he played two seasons from 2004 to 2006. Vaughn concluded his playing days with the San Antonio Spurs from 2006 to 2009, serving as a third-string point guard behind Tony Parker and Beno Udrih. In 776 regular-season games, he averaged 4.5 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game while shooting 42.9% from the field.[27][1][28] A highlight of Vaughn's career came during the 2006-07 season with the Spurs, where he contributed as a role player off the bench in 64 regular-season games and helped the team secure the NBA Championship, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals. Vaughn's steady presence and low-turnover play exemplified his value in rotational roles throughout his tenure. He announced his retirement following the 2008-09 season after playing in 30 games for San Antonio that year.[29][30]NBA career statistics
Regular season
Vaughn played in 776 regular season games over 12 NBA seasons from 1997 to 2009, primarily as a backup point guard.[1] His career per-game averages were 4.5 points, 1.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 0.5 steals, while shooting 43.3% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range.[1] In total, he scored 3,463 points, recorded 1,918 assists, and grabbed 1,028 rebounds.[1] The following table provides a year-by-year breakdown of his regular season per-game statistics:| Season | Team | G | MP | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–98 | UTA | 45 | 9.3 | .361 | .375 | .706 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 3.1 |
| 1998–99 | UTA | 19 | 4.6 | .367 | .250 | .833 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.3 |
| 1999–00 | UTA | 78 | 11.3 | .416 | .412 | .750 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 3.7 |
| 2000–01 | UTA | 82 | 19.8 | .433 | .385 | .780 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 6.1 |
| 2001–02 | ATL | 82 | 22.6 | .470 | .444 | .825 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 6.6 |
| 2002–03 | ORL | 80 | 21.1 | .448 | .235 | .776 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 5.9 |
| 2003–04 | ATL | 71 | 17.9 | .386 | .150 | .779 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 3.8 |
| 2004–05 | NJN | 71 | 19.9 | .449 | .333 | .835 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 5.3 |
| 2005–06 | NJN | 80 | 15.4 | .437 | .167 | .728 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 3.4 |
| 2006–07 | SAS | 64 | 11.9 | .425 | .500 | .754 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 3.0 |
| 2007–08 | SAS | 74 | 15.4 | .428 | .300 | .763 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 4.1 |
| 2008–09 | SAS | 30 | 9.7 | .320 | 1.000 | .889 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| Career | 776 | 15.4 | .433 | .375 | .777 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 4.5 |
Playoffs
Vaughn appeared in 75 NBA playoff games over his career, suiting up for the Utah Jazz (1998–2001), Orlando Magic (2003), New Jersey Nets (2005–2006), and San Antonio Spurs (2007–2009).[1] As a reserve point guard, he provided depth in postseason rotations, averaging 2.2 points, 0.7 rebound, and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 34.7% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range.[1] His career playoff totals included 165 points, 52 rebounds, and 102 assists across those appearances.[1]| Season | Team | GP | MP | FG% | 3P% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | UTA | 7 | 3.4 | .200 | .500 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1998-99 | UTA | 2 | 3.0 | .500 | 1.000 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| 1999-00 | UTA | 7 | 9.6 | .357 | .500 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 4.0 |
| 2000-01 | UTA | 5 | 11.4 | .100 | .500 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 2002-03 | ORL | 7 | 18.7 | .364 | .000 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 4.9 |
| 2005-06 | NJN | 11 | 14.5 | .364 | .000 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| 2006-07 | SAS | 20 | 10.4 | .400 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 2.2 | |
| 2007-08 | SAS | 14 | 6.5 | .273 | .000 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| 2008-09 | SAS | 2 | 10.5 | .400 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.5 | |
| Career | 75 | 10.3 | .347 | .333 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.2 |
Coaching career
Assistant coaching positions
Following his retirement from professional basketball in 2009, Vaughn transitioned directly into coaching as an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons under head coach Gregg Popovich.[34] In this role, Vaughn contributed to a Spurs team that achieved 61 wins in 2010-11 before losing in the Western Conference Finals and 50 wins in the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season, also ending in the Western Conference Finals. Drawing on his background as a point guard, Vaughn supported player development efforts, including mentoring emerging talent during San Antonio's consistent contention for titles.[35] After serving as head coach of the Orlando Magic from 2012 to 2015 and a one-year stint as a professional scout for the Spurs in 2015-16, Vaughn returned to assistant coaching with the Brooklyn Nets in July 2016 under head coach Kenny Atkinson.[36] Promoted to lead assistant by 2020, Vaughn played a key role in developing the Nets' young roster during a rebuilding phase, emphasizing defensive principles and analytical approaches to improve team efficiency in pace, ball movement, and defensive rating.[35][37] His contributions helped Brooklyn qualify for the playoffs in both the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons, marking the franchise's first postseason appearances since 2014.[35] In March 2020, Vaughn served as interim head coach for the final 10 regular-season games amid the COVID-19 hiatus, guiding the Nets to a 7-3 record before returning to his assistant position under new head coach Steve Nash.[38]Head coaching positions
Vaughn's first head coaching role came with the Orlando Magic, where he was hired on July 28, 2012, to lead a franchise in transition following the dismissal of Stan Van Gundy. Over two and a half seasons, Vaughn compiled an overall record of 58-158, emphasizing the development of young talent amid a rebuilding phase. His tenure included guiding rookies like Victor Oladipo, the second overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, as the Magic focused on foundational growth rather than immediate contention, though the team struggled with consistent wins, finishing with losing records each year. Vaughn was fired on February 5, 2015, after a 15-37 start to the 2014-15 season, with assistant James Borrego named interim head coach.[39][4] In 2020, Vaughn returned to a head coaching position with the Brooklyn Nets, initially as interim coach on March 7, 2020, following Kenny Atkinson's departure, before being promoted to full-time head coach on November 9, 2022.[4] His Nets tenure spanned parts of three seasons, yielding a 71-68 regular-season record over 139 games, including a 7-3 mark in the 2019-20 interim stint. Vaughn managed high-profile rosters featuring Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving during his head coaching tenure from 2022 to 2024, prioritizing team culture, defensive principles, and player accountability to navigate roster challenges like injuries and trades. The Nets reached the playoffs in 2020 and 2023 but were eliminated early both times; by the 2023-24 season, with a retooling roster, Vaughn posted a 21-33 record before being fired on February 19, 2024.[40][41][4] Throughout his head coaching career, Vaughn's philosophy centered on player empowerment, simplified high-IQ schemes, and fostering trust through clear communication, drawing from his time as an assistant under Gregg Popovich in San Antonio. He advocated for rest and efficiency in practices to maximize performance, as seen in his Nets approach of reducing shootarounds during intense schedules. This style aimed at cohesive, team-first basketball, holding players accountable while adapting to star-driven dynamics.[42]Head coaching record
Vaughn served as head coach for the Orlando Magic from 2012 to 2015 and for the Brooklyn Nets from 2020 to 2024, compiling NBA regular season records across these tenures.| Season | Team | G | W | L | W/L% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Orlando Magic | 82 | 20 | 62 | .244 |
| 2013–14 | Orlando Magic | 82 | 23 | 59 | .280 |
| 2014–15 | Orlando Magic | 52 | 15 | 37 | .288 |
| 2019–20 | Brooklyn Nets | 10 | 7 | 3 | .700 |
| 2022–23 | Brooklyn Nets | 75 | 43 | 32 | .573 |
| 2023–24 | Brooklyn Nets | 54 | 21 | 33 | .389 |
| Career | 355 | 129 | 226 | .363 |
| Season | Team | Series | G | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Brooklyn Nets | East First Round (vs. Toronto Raptors) | 4 | 0 | 4 | .000 |
| 2022–23 | Brooklyn Nets | East First Round (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) | 4 | 0 | 4 | .000 |
| Career | 8 | 0 | 8 | .000 |
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