The Brooklyn Nets’ Jalen Wilson has shown promise with his offensive skills, but coach Jordi Fernandez is pushing him to step up his defensive game as well. After a disappointing performance in a recent game against the Magic, Wilson saw a decrease in playing time, which served as a wake-up call for him to focus on improving his defense.
Despite his offensive talents, Wilson understands the importance of being a well-rounded player who can contribute on both ends of the court. Fernandez has expressed confidence in Wilson’s ability to rise to the challenge and become a strong two-way player for the team.
In response to the coach’s feedback, Wilson has committed to working on his defense and has expressed his willingness to do whatever it takes to help the team succeed. His teammate Dennis Schroder also emphasized the importance of Wilson increasing his ball pressure and looking to other players like Ziaire Williams for inspiration.
Another player who has seen an increase in playing time is Nic Claxton, who performed well in his extended minutes after recovering from a hamstring injury. Fernandez highlighted the importance of managing Claxton’s minutes carefully to prioritize his health and ensure his long-term availability for the team.
In other news, there have been reports that Ian Eagle, who currently covers NBA games for TNT and the Nets for YES Network, is in discussions to join Amazon’s Prime Video service when it starts broadcasting NBA games. However, it is expected that Eagle will continue his work with the YES Network as well.
On the injury front, the Nets were missing key players like Bojan Bogdanovic, Trenton Watford, and Day’ron Sharpe, while Orlando’s Jonathan Isaac was sidelined with a left hip injury. Despite these setbacks, the team continues to focus on improving and building a competitive roster.
Additionally, Barclays Center has announced the opening of two new high-end clubs along with a significant renovation project totaling $100 million. The upgrades include a new center-hung scoreboard and sound system to enhance the fan experience at the arena.
