Larry Brown has filled out his coaching staff, plucking two of his assistants from Detroit, David Hanners and Phil Ford, The Post has learned.

A source close to Brown said under no circumstances did he want any of his old Pistons’ staff unemployed following his messy departure. Brown would have, too, hired assistant Pat Sullivan, but the Nets tabbed him before Brown landed in New York.

Brown has a soft spot for Carolina guys. Hanners and Ford, both former UNC players and assistant coaches, will join top assistant Herb Williams. Hanners was with Brown in Philadelphia and coached the Pistons’ summer league team in Las Vegas.

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As reported last week, the Nets formerly announced signing of forward Linton Johnson.