Although Brooks was in charge when the Thunder advanced to the NBA Finals in 2012, he was unable to retain his job following a 45-37 season in which the Thunder did not make the playoffs.
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Reigning MVP Kevin Durant, who played in just 19 games because of a foot injury, took to Instagram on Wednesday night to comment on Brooks’ firing.
While many were tough on Brooks for his lack of in-game strategy, Durant enjoyed playing for Brooks and enjoyed spending time with him. But as a business man, Durant understands his team’s desire to move forward.
A photo posted by Kevin Durant (@easymoneysniper) on Apr 22, 2015 at 3:38pm PDT
With Durant becoming a free agent after next season, the hiring of a new coach will be especially important.
