Jordi Fernandez Torres is a professional Spanish basketball coach who, as of November 2024, serves as the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. He was born on December 27, 1982, in Barcelona, Spain. He holds a sports science degree from the University of Barcelona and was close to completing a PhD in sports psychology.
In the 2016 NBA Championship, Fernandez was on the coaching staff of the Cleveland Cavaliers, working with players like Matthew Dellavedova, Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson, Dion Waiters, LeBron James, and Shaquille O'Neal. According to ESPN, Fernandez becomes the 24th coach of the franchise.
What teams has Jordi Fernandez coached?
Before joining NBA
Jordi Fernandez began his basketball coaching career at 15 years old in Spain. He worked in the youth setup of clubs, like the CB Sant Josep de Badalona and the CB Sant Boi. He attended a summer camp at the University of Oklahoma and served as an athletic trainer of the LEB Plata side at Club Bàsquet l'Hospitalet. He also coached abroad in Norway and the Netherlands. In 2006, he joined the coaching staff of the Impact Basketball Academy in Las Vegas for player development with the team until 2009.
NBA G League
Jordi Fernandez joined the NBA G League in 2009.
Canton Charge (2009-2016)
Jordi Fernandez joined the Canton Charge, the affiliate club of the Cavaliers in the NBA G League, as the top assistant coach in 2009. After one year, he was promoted to head coach of the team.
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers (2009-2013)
Fernandez began his NBA career as a player development coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he worked under Mike Brown, the head coach of the team.
Denver Nuggets (2016-2022)
Jordi Fernandez served as an assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets from 2016 to 2022. In April 2018, he was highlighted in ESPN’s annual report as a potential coaching candidate to watch.
Sacramento Kings (2022-2024)
Jordi Fernandez served as the associate head coach of the Sacramento Kings and head coach for their 2022 Kings' Summer League team. The Sacramento Kings won three games out of five games, averaging 89.8 points under his leadership. Under his guidance, Keegan Murray earned the 2022 Summer League MVP award. He also stepped in as an acting head coach on December 14, 2022, after the Kings’ head coach, Mike Brown was ejected during the game.
Brooklyn Nets (2024- present as of November 2024)
Jordi Fernandez was appointed as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets on April 22, 2024. According to an ESPN article posted on the same date, Fernandez said that he was truly grateful to lead the Nets as head coach. He recorded his first win as the Nets’ head coach on October 28, 2024, with a 105-102 victory over the Bucks. As of November 7, 2024, the Brooklyn Nets have played eight games in the 2024-25 NBA season, losing four of them, according to ESPN.
National Teams
Jordi Fernandez was an assistant coach of Spain’s men’s national team in 2017 and Nigeria’s national team for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
He became the head coach of Canada’s men’s national basketball team on June 27, 2023. Canada played eight games in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, scoring 790 points, grabbing 293 rebounds, and recording 178 assists, ultimately winning the bronze medal.
FAQs on Jordi Fernandez
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A. Jordi Fernandez started his coaching career in 2006.
A. Jordi Fernandez has two kids as of November 2024.
A. As of November 2024, Jordi Fernandez is 41 years old.
