from Badalona to Prospect Heights

Jordi Fernandezfirst Spanish head coach in NBA history, already in office Brooklyn Nets coach.

The American franchise posted a photo of Coach Badalona outside the Barclays Center in Prospect Heights.

“I am truly grateful to lead the Nets as head coach, and I can’t thank Joe, Clara and Sean enough for this exciting and humbling opportunity,” explained Jordi Fernandez on the Nets’ official website.

Together, we will strive to build something special that Nets fans and the entire area can be proud of for years to come.

Jordi Fernandez

“My family and I are thrilled to join such an incredible organization and be part of the vibrant Brooklyn community. I look forward to working with this talented group of players and moving our team forward together. Together we will be fully committed to creating something new.” a special one that Nets fans and the municipality will be proud of for years to come,” said the first Spanish head coach in NBA history.

Who is Jordi Fernandez, the first Spaniard to train in the NBA?: Guardiola’s friend and LeBron’s champion

In December 2022, Jordi Fernandez, born in Badalona on December 27, 1982, became first Spanish coach to lead an NBA game as first coach.

Jordi Fernandez, who was an assistant coach for the Kings, had to take charge of the game after starting California coach Mike Brown was sent off with just over nine minutes left in the third quarter and the scoreboard read 69-64 in favor of the Raptors… before Sacramento’s final comeback.

“It was an incredible win,” Fernandez added, pointing to Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox as the architects of the victory in Toronto.

Jordi Fernandez, who In 2016, he was part of the Cavaliers coaching team that won the NBA.achieved his goal first NBA assistant coaching job with the Denver Nuggets.

Pep Guardiola was with Jordi Fernandez during the 2016 NBA Finals.

“I had the pleasure of meeting Pep Guardiola during the final we played in Cleveland in 2016. I admire him very much because he is one of the best coaches in our country and in the world. I try to read articles. about other trainers and their experiences. Although they are different sports, I believe that all team sports have common aspects in terms of team management,” he said. Jordi Fernandez at MARCA in 2018

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