Forgoing his job as assistant coach of the tumultuous Washington Wizards, the former player who has been compared to E.T. has decided to come out of retirement and take the helm as the PG of the New Jersey Nets.
“Man, I think the Nets got a lot of potential and just need that driving force and that’s me. I’m determined to make these guys championship players and it’ll start with CDR, shoot, that boy one of the best in the league,” said Cassell when asked about his decision.
It has been confirmed that Cassell will suit up tonight vs Miami and he will wearing number 69.