Newly installed Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash is certainly loving what he's seeing from his two superstars, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, at the start of their training camp for the 2020-21 season.

The two perennial All-Stars joined the Nets' fold last year but did not share the court at all. KD sat out the entire campaign, while Irving played only 20 regular season games.

Now both back to 100 percent from their respective injuries, Durant and Irving will indeed be one of the NBA's deadliest duos in the upcoming season–as far as Nash is concerned. The former two-time NBA MVP echoed the sentiments of other NBA players who claimed that Durant is back to his old self. 

“I’m feel very excited and happy for Kevin, who’s had the longest layoff and the biggest challenge to overcome a career-threatening injury,” the Nets coach said of Kevin Durant on Sunday over Zoom (via Yahoo Sports).

“He’s done everything that could’ve been asked and he shows a hunger and a desire of how much he loves the sport and wants to compete, so that’s been fantastic.”

Steve Nash, who was a pretty spectacular point guard himself back in his playing days, was also in awe of Kyrie Irving's unique skillset after seeing it up close.

“Kyrie has just been unbelievable with his ability. I mean, his ability is off the charts and to see him sharp and executing today the way we all know he’s capable of, but it’s still sometimes is a shock to see how beautiful the game is when it’s in his hands. But all the guys have worked hard. The vets are leading the way, showing what it takes to be a pro in this league and to come in prepared,” Steve Nash added.

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It is worth noting that Uncle Drew has been healthy for quite some time now and could have joined the Nets in the bubble at Walt Disney World, but he eventually refused.

Nash, on the other hand, already revealed that his Brooklyn team will employ the same seven seconds or less approach that his old Phoenix Suns squad used back in the day. The jury is still out if Durant and Irving will mesh well on the floor together, but their combined star power alone already has the Nest pegged as immediate title contenders this 2020-21.