The Canadian national team has found its new leader in Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez, per NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Fernandez will take over the reins from Nick Nurse, who had been coaching the national team since 2019 while also serving as head coach of the Raptors.
Taking the reins of a Canadian roster brimming with NBA talent, Fernandez will guide the team in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics. With players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray, RJ Barrett, Dillon Brooks, Lu Dort, Dwight Powell, and Kelly Olynyk potentially donning the red and white, the team holds high expectations.
Under his guidance, Canada aims to make a strong showing in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, starting in Group H alongside France, Latvia, and Lebanon at the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta.
The Spanish coach has emerged as a serious candidate for NBA head-coaching positions. He recently interviewed for head-coaching roles with the Raptors, Suns, and Bucks. Additionally, Fernandez brings international coaching experience from his time with national teams of Spain and Nigeria.
