Brooklyn Nets and the reasons to fight for the play-in

Patience, zero expectations, and a long-term horizon until returning to compete. That's how the reconstruction process that Brooklyn Nets has been embarked on since the beginning of the year was interpreted, with Jordi Fernández at the helm doing much more than just testing young players and giving them confidence.

The Spanish coach is ready to fight for the postseason and seems to have convinced both players and management of the appropriateness of that goal. After a brilliant start to the season, with Schröder as the main architect of their sporting joys, the trade of the German guard, the injury of Cam Thomas, and the incessant rumors of an immediate departure from the team by Cam Johnson and Nico Claxton, took a toll on a group that felt directionless and accumulated many losses.

- The Nets have won 7 of their last 10 games and seem interested in competing to create their own identity

However, once the trade deadline passed, Jordi Fernández has once again instilled a competitive spirit in the team, eager to enjoy the court with fast and carefree play. While many franchises are openly tanking to secure a top pick in the upcoming Draft, not even by losing the vast majority of games would Brooklyn Nets ensure a high probability of landing a top-3 pick.

This, along with the positive vibes of a young team, lacking a true star but with a strong will to make an impact and build a competitive identity, is what makes the tenth place in the Eastern Conference a tempting prize for the New York franchise. They are half a game behind the Bulls and hold a one-game advantage over the Sixers, with both franchises being quite lost and unclear on what goal they should set for the rest of the season. This could be what allows Jordi Fernández to debut as a coach by miraculously leading Brooklyn Nets to the postseason. It's not just any goal.

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