Brooklyn Nets Coach Addresses Lack of Playing Time for Israeli Duo
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez commented on the lack of playing time for Israeli players Deni Wolf and Ben Sharf in the team's first two games. Fernandez stated that while he believes in them, NBA realities limit playing time, urging them to stay ready. Both players were benched for the initial games, a change from last season when they received significant minutes.
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- Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez addressed the lack of playing time for Israeli players Deni Wolf and Ben Sharf.
- Fernandez stated that NBA realities limit playing time, but he believes in the players.
- Wolf and Sharf have not played in the Nets' first two regular season games.
- The coach urged the players to be ready for their opportunity when it arises.
- Both players received more significant minutes in the previous season.
Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez has addressed the situation of Israeli players Deni Wolf and Ben Sharf, who have yet to play in the team's first two regular season games. Fernandez stated that while he believes in their abilities, the reality of the NBA means not all players can get minutes. "This is the reality in the NBA, and sometimes it's tough," Fernandez said. "I love to encourage the players because they are here for a reason. We know how good they are and we believe in them. Ultimately, I can't let everyone play, and my job is to decide who plays and who doesn't."
The coach emphasized that the team wants both players to play and that their current focus is on practices. He urged them to be ready for their opportunity when it comes, acknowledging the difficulty of the routine. "The main message is simply to be ready when their opportunity comes. I think both are doing a good job of dealing with the routine, which I know is not easy. I am sure that when I call them to come off the bench, they will give their maximum," he added.
Both Wolf and Sharf were inactive in the Nets' 110-103 loss to Charlotte and their 125-121 loss to Cleveland. In contrast, during the previous season, both players received significant playing time. 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 per game.