If it happens again, which remains to be seen, no one will be able to say that he was the first Spanish coach to lead a team in the NBA. That honor will be eternally for Jordi Fernández (Badalona, 1982), who in the early hours of Thursday led the Brooklyn Nets in their debut in this season of the self-called best league in the world. Fernández’s mission is not easy, as he has taken the reins of a franchise under construction and which all predictions place at the bottom of the standings, hence the defeat with which the season began, 120-116 against Atlanta Hawks, it can be put into perspective a bit.
“I want to win every game because in the end what you are looking for is to generate winning dynamics. We have done things well and we have to think about what we can correct that is under our control and that helps us win games,” the Badalona coach declared after the duel, played at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, in a reflective tone. “I’m very proud of the players because they have played really hard for each other,” he added.
Jordi Fernandez
“It has been something very special for everyone who has accompanied me on this trip”
For such a special occasion, Fernández, always calm, surrounded himself with his people. “Taking a step back and looking at this game, it has been very special for my wife, for my children, for my parents and for everyone who has accompanied me on this journey. “I feel very honored and proud to be where I am,” he proclaimed.
Now, after the debut in Atlanta, those from Brooklyn travel to Orlando to face the Magic in the early hours of Saturday before one of the big events scheduled on Jordi Fernández’s calendar: his home debut, at the Barclays Center, which It will take place on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks of Antetokounmpo and Lillard. Quite a challenge.
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