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Perennial All-Star Kidd now Nets coach
Knicks Kidd Retires B Heal
In this Dec. 6, 2004 file photo, New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd (5) talks with Toronto Raptors' Vince Carter during an NBA game. Days after retiring from his playing career, Kidd has accepted the Nets' head coaching position. - photo by Associated Press
The Brooklyn Nets hired Jason Kidd as their coach Wednesday, bringing the former star back to the franchise he led to its greatest NBA success. Kidd retired earlier this month after one season with the New York Knicks, his 19th in the NBA. The Nets decided to hire him to replace P.J. Carlesimo despite his absence of coaching experience. "Jason Kidd has a long and legendary history with the Nets and with the city of New York," Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov said in a statement.