How Jordi Fernandez has instilled power of belief in these Nets
New hires come with a degree of uncertainty. Especially if you have never done the job before. The NBA is no exception. So when Brooklyn handed Jordi Fernandez his first-ever NBA head coaching job, there were always questions. It's about how he performs and, perhaps more importantly, whether he can convince the players. Nearly 24 […]
Nets rally to give Jordi Fernandez tight win over ex-team Kings, mentor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When Nets coach Jordi Fernandez returned to Sacramento to face the Kings and Mike Brown, he wasn't just facing his coach, he was facing his family. Brown didn't let his protégé down on Sunday, and Fernandez certainly wouldn't have wanted him to. He scored 16,750 points at the Golden 1 Center before […]
Jordi Fernandez’s Nets influence is already being seen in early season
Everyone had their job in the Nets ecosystem. Some are more than one, and some are more important than others. Jordi Fernandez has many new responsibilities as a new head coach, from implementing systems on both ends of the court to managing games and dealing with the media. But no job is more important than […]
Nets answer Jordi Fernandez’s call, show fight in loss to Knicks
Jordi Fernandez couldn't complain about the Nets' fight Friday night. In fact, he loved it. Consider the messages he received. Two nights after the Nets' new manager scolded his players for their effort in a crushing loss to the reigning champion Celtics, the Nets responded with a lackluster performance. On November 15, 2024, Cam Thomas, […]
How Jordi Fernandez is already winning over these Nets
The Nets are still learning Jordi Fernandez. He's learning them the same way and learning the ropes as a new head coach. The two things most often and aptly described about Fernandes are that he is a direct and detailed person, despite the great challenges in his life as the first Spaniard to become an […]
Jordi Fernandez wants Nets debut to be start of even more meaningful journey
ATLANTA — For Jordi Fernandez, Wednesday won't be the culmination of his path to his head coaching debut. It's just another step to greater heights. The Nets' regular season opener in Atlanta will be Fernandez's first game as an NBA head coach. And while the Spaniard said it would be a night he'll never forget, […]
Nets’ Jordi Fernandez suffers preseason loss in NBA head coaching debut
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — The same day Robert Saleh ended his tenure as New York's coach, Jordi Fernandez began coaching. Fernandez played for the NBA in front of a packed FrontWave Arena crowd that included team owner Joe Tsai and his wife Clara Wu Tsai during the Nets' 115-106 loss to the Clippers in the preseason […]
Nets’ Jordi Fernandez has with Canada nearing Olympic knockout round
The Nets gave Jordi Fernandez his first NBA head coaching job in part because of his developmental ethos, but also because of his international background. And on the biggest international stage of all, the 2024 Paris Olympics, Fernandez’s work is drawing rave reviews. Fernandez, who was hired by Brooklyn in April, led Canada to a […]
Jordi Fernandez not at all shocked by Nets’ rebuild
LAS VEGAS — Months before the Nets decided to rebuild, Jordi Fernandez knew there was a chance Brooklyn would trade Mikal Bridges, even as he and general manager Sean Marks were interviewing for the head coaching job. And if that was the path to sustainable success, he was all for it. “Like Sean said, I’m […]
Jordi Fernandez built Nets’ staff with player development in mind
Jordi Fernandez’s first comments to reporters since his inaugural press conference came at a clinic for local children. This was the right move, as the Nets’ new head coach is known for player development and his staff has a strong focus on that. The nine-man coaching staff, with a strong developmental mindset (but no former […]