Stephen A. Smith Calls Steve Nash Nets Hiring "White Privilege"

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Stephen A. Smith feels like too many experienced black head coaches were passed up for the Nets job.

Steve Nash was hired to be the next head coach of the Brooklyn Nets which is a move that has surprised a lot of people. Of course, this is because Nash has absolutely no coaching experience. He is certainly a great mind when it comes to the game of basketball but people are rightfully skeptical about whether or not he is prepared to coach a team with high expectations. The Nets have Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on their team which obviously makes his job easier, however, that still doesn't change his lack of experience.

Today on First Take, Stephen A. Smith spoke about the bizarre hiring and how it is a case of "White Privilege. Smith made sure to note that he thinks Nash is a great guy and that he has no problems with him as a person. However, Smith believes a black candidate with zero experience would be given the same benefit of the doubt. Smith also said that it's weird that Ty Lue or Jacques Vaughn were passed up despite being great candidates.

These comments from Smith may be considered controversial to some although it's well-documented that black head coaches have struggled at times to get the same looks as their white counterparts. This is especially true in football where very few black head coaches are present throughout the NFL.

What do you think of Smith's take here? Let us know, in the comments below.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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