Nets Coach Fernández Addresses Israeli Players' Lack of Playing Time
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernández addressed the lack of playing time for Israeli players Deni Wolf and Ben Sherf in the team's opening games. Fernández stated that while he believes in them, NBA realities limit playing time, and they must be ready for their chance. Both players were benched in the first two games, a contrast to last season when they received significant minutes.
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- Nets coach Jordi Fernández is managing Israeli players Deni Wolf and Ben Sherf's playing time.
- Fernández stated NBA realities limit minutes, but he believes in the players.
- Wolf and Sherf have not played in the Nets' first two regular season games.
- Both players received more significant minutes in the previous NBA season.
- The coach urged them to be ready for their opportunity.
Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernández acknowledged the situation of Israeli players Deni Wolf and Ben Sherf, who have yet to play in the team's first two regular season games. Fernández stated that while he believes in their abilities, the reality of the NBA means not all players can get minutes. He emphasized that his role is to decide who plays and that the players' current focus should be on being ready for their opportunity, whether in practice or when called upon. "We always want them to play, and right now that's in practice and the like," Fernández said. "The main message is simply to be ready when their opportunity comes."
Sherf was a coach's decision not to play in the 110-103 loss to Charlotte, and both he and Wolf remained on the bench for the 125-121 loss to Cleveland. In contrast, both players received more significant playing time last season. Sherf 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.