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Steve Nash took over the Brooklyn Nets and talked about his relationship with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

Nash signed a four-year contract with the squad on Thursday and became the new head coach.

“There is a respect and admiration there for me. For me & Ky, our relationship is important. He is the (PG) & I’m the coach & I’m thrilled I get the opportunity to know him better and to understand him, how he plays & what he sees & be here to help him refine his gifts.

As for Durant, he’s one of the greatest players I’ve ever seen and to have his confidence is really important,” Nash told Marc J. Spears of the Undefeated regarding Durant and Irving.