Nolan Traore and the Nets starters, priorities for the end of the season

With more than ten wins behind the Hawks, 10th in the East, c Nothey already lost hope of making the playoffs a long time ago. Currently 13th in their conference, Brooklyn’s players are in a “battle” with the Pacers and Wizards for last place, hoping to get the best position in the Draft.

As a result, the development of young networks will be a little more at the center of local priorities. ” Each of them progressed in the points we follow. Obviously, we want them to perform as well as possible to help the team be competitive. Sometimes this effectiveness doesn’t come immediately, whether in shooting, crafting, or any other field », notes Jordi Fernandes.

He thinks of his bunch of young talent, Egor Demin, Danny Wolf, Drake Powell etc Ben Sarafnot forgetting the French Nolan Traore. « But they all showed good things in streaks. (…) Each of them follows a precise plan, each knows that we update the progress every ten matches, and they are moving in the right direction », continues the coach.

Some take bigger steps forward than others. This is the case of Nolan Traore who, since his recent move to the back five, has had a string of good performances. In the last four outings (2 wins – 2 losses), he is averaging 17 points (59% on shots, including 47% on threes) and 8 assists!

« It is simply a series of matches, with a much higher athletic level and physical dimension. It is much more demanding », the Frenchman confides about his adaptation to the Grande Ligue. Danny Wolf, who is averaging 14 points in the same streak, also meets the condition.

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« I think I have finally found my desired positions. I played with confidence. Now it’s about building game by game. I used to be able to have a good match, then have a series of matches where I wasn’t up to my standards », notes the 27th pick of the last draft.

« I want to continue to improve in all areas of my game. I want to be more consistent on three-pointers, continue to create plays for my teammates and not lose the ball, which I think I’ve done pretty well so far. And then, I want to continue to find my feet: to know where I’m going to land my shots, to learn when to attack and when not to. », further developed by Danny Wolff.

The latter, like the rest of the domestic starters, should still regain minutes in the second part of the season, as Jordi Fernandes puts experience at the heart of their development. And especially in terms of adjusting to a very tight NBA schedule. “ Taking care of your body, working at a certain level – not only physically, but also mentally – is something you have to adapt to. »

« Playing together is important, but what’s also important is the right combinations on the pitch that can help them progress. We have to put them in the best conditions to succeed by surrounding them with good players. It’s not just about them, it’s about the competitiveness of the group », concludes the coach.