Nets Coach Fernandez Believes in Israeli Duo Despite No Playing Time
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Israeli players Ben Sharf and Denny Wolf have not played in the Brooklyn Nets' first two games of the season. Coach Jordi Fernandez stated he believes in them and they need to be ready for their opportunity, which is currently in practice. Both players saw more significant playing time last season, with Wolf averaging 8.9 points and Sharf 7.5 points.
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- Israeli players Ben Sharf and Denny Wolf have not played in the Brooklyn Nets' first two games.
- Coach Jordi Fernandez believes in the players and stresses the need to be ready for opportunities.
- Fernandez acknowledged the difficulty of limited playing time in the NBA.
- Both players received more significant minutes last season.
- Wolf averaged 8.9 points and Sharf averaged 7.5 points in the previous season.
Israeli players Ben Sharf and Denny Wolf have yet to play in the Brooklyn Nets' first two regular-season games. Nets coach Jordi Fernandez addressed their situation, stating his continued belief in their abilities despite the current reality of limited playing time in the NBA. "This is the reality in the NBA, and sometimes it's tough," Fernandez said. "I like to encourage the players because they are here for a reason. We know how good they are and believe in them. Ultimately, I can't play everyone, and my job is to decide who plays and who doesn't."
Fernandez emphasized that the team wants them to play and that their current opportunity is in practice. He stressed the importance of being ready when their chance comes. "The main message is simply to be ready when their opportunity comes," he stated. "I think both are handling the routine well, which I know isn't easy. I'm sure when I call them off the bench, they will give their maximum."
Sharf was not utilized in the Nets' 110-103 loss to Charlotte, and both he and Wolf remained on the bench during their 125-121 loss to Cleveland. In the previous season, both players received more significant minutes. Sharf appeared in 44 games, starting 11, averaging 7.5 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.1 rebounds in 20.8 minutes. Wolf played in 57 games, starting 15, and averaged 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 20.9 minutes.
