Nets interested in Thibodeau

With interim coach Kiki Vandeweghe going back to general managing duties with the Nets, New Jersey's started the search for a new head coach and Celtics associate head coach Thom Thibodeau has piqued the interest of Nets team president Rod Thorn, according to Julian Garcia of the New York Daily News:

Thorn hinted the Nets will likely reach out to former Knicks assistant Tom Thibodeau, who is currently associate head coach to Doc Rivers in Boston.
One of the most respected assistants in the league, Thibodeau's name comes up regularly whenever a head coaching job is available, and sources say that he would be interested in the job. Without naming him, Thorn revealed several reasons why Thibodeau could be a perfect fit in New Jersey, including the fact the Nets are looking for "somebody who has a defensive presence."

Thibodeau is considered one of the top defensive minds in the game. During his years as Jeff Van Gundy's assistant with the Knicks and the Rockets, both teams were among the stingiest in the league. The Celtics have also been a top defensive team during Thibodeau's three seasons in Boston.