Who is Jordi Fernandez, the new Team Canada head coach?
Fernandez’s coaching experience includes working with the national team programs of Spain and Nigeria.
According to sources, Jordi Fernandez, the associate head coach of the Sacramento Kings, has taken on the role of head coach for the Canadian national basketball team. The team is known for having a roster full of talented players.
Fernandez has been appointed as the coach of the Canadian team for the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team is expected to feature some notable NBA players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray, and RJ Barrett.
Fernandez has replaced Nick Nurse as the national team’s coach. Nurse has been coaching the team since 2019 while also serving as the coach of the Toronto Raptors.
🇪🇸 Jordi Fernandez replaces Nick Nurse as Canada head coach 👏 pic.twitter.com/IGDlK7CSfM
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Who is Jordi Fernandez and where does he come from?
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In recent years, Fernandez, originally from Barcelona, has become a strong contender for the position of head coach in the NBA. During the spring, the individual interviewed for head-coaching positions with Toronto, Phoenix, and Milwaukee.
One year ago, Fernandez became the associate head coach for the Kings. Prior to this, he spent six seasons working with Michael Malone’s staff for the Denver Nuggets. Mike Brown, the coach of the Kings, received the NBA’s Coach of the Year award during the 2022-23 season.