"I think in the last five games they're the No. 2 offense, overall 4th, so from that end of the floor early in the season, they've been pretty efficient," Fernández said of the Brown-led Knicks. "They're a team that plays at both ends very physical, they rank high defensively, too, still trying to figure out things but there's not too much I can say just from watching them on film. Obviously, a lot of talent, a lot of size, and they're buying into shooting the ball which we all know that's efficient, a lot of guys who shoot 3s. We have to be ready for that."
"I wouldn't be here without Mike Brown," Fernández said. "That's all I can say. A lot of love as a person, coach, mentor and today is a special game but at the same time it's just a game where we'll try to go out there play really hard and try to beat them, and I'm pretty sure they'll try to do the same thing."
Jordi Fernández faced Mike Brown for the first time since Brown became Knicks head coach, renewing their long-standing mentor-mentee relationship. The Nets entered the game seeking a second win and played without leading scorer Cam Thomas. The Knicks pursued a fourth consecutive victory at Madison Square Garden. Fernández described the Knicks as an efficient offense in recent games, a physical team that performs at both ends, ranks high defensively, and emphasizes three-point shooting while offering size and talent. Mike Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, replaced Tom Thibodeau in June. Fernández maintained a close personal bond with Brown and trained Brown's son Elijah in player development.
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