Steve Nash explains to Kevin Durant why the Brooklyn Nets didn’t succeed.

Kevin Durant’s Perspective
Nash was hamstrung — Durant said, “I didn’t feel like we got the full Steve Nash like I wanted,” explaining that Nash didn’t get to truly coach as intended because he was constantly—orchestrating around:

GMs and coaches moving out

Kyrie Irving’s absences over NYC vaccine mandates

James Harden’s trade demands

The chaotic stint with Ben Simmons

Atmosphere full of “bull‑s‑t” — Durant described the environment as mired in distractions and dysfunction, with front office churn and superstar drama undermining their unity

Steve Nash’s Reaction
Nash acknowledged, “I didn’t get to coach as much as I wanted,” admitting the off-court issues overshadowed his ability to focus on basketball strategies

He also expressed that he felt he failed Brooklyn, although he recognized much was out of his control
Theme Insight
Shared vision Durant and Nash were aligned in wanting to win and build something big.
External dysfunction Injuries, protocols, trades, and internal drama blurred focus and unity.
Coach sidelined Nash, dealing with non-coaching chaos, couldn’t implement his system fully.
A bittersweet legacy Despite early joy (“most fun ball”), the project unraveled due to factors beyond the court.

Final Word
Durant’s commentary reveals that although the Nets roster held immense potential, the tidal wave of off-court distractions—from trades to health protocols—“tied Nash’s hands” and ultimately prevented the team from reaching its promise. It wasn’t a failure of coaching or talent alone… it was a breakdown in structure and cohesion.