"That progress showed up in the Nets' 112-109 win over the Chicago Bulls Friday at Barclays Center, when head coach Jordi Fernández leaned on Traore late instead of fellow rookie Egor Démin. Traore ended up logging a career-high 27:57 and it wasn't empty cardio. He finished with a career-best seven assists, stayed on the floor for nearly the entire fourth quarter and looked comfortable commanding the team in crunch time."
"'I needed Egor to lead with this physicality, and those are conversations he and I have,' Fernández said afterward. 'I know he can do it... And when I see that we start the quarter or the half and he doesn't bring that level of physicality ... and same thing towards the end of the game. I thought I needed that.'"
Nolan Traore's shooting remains inconsistent, registering 31.4% on the season and 27.3% over his last four games. Despite offensive struggles, Traore is developing into a legitimate floor general who can change tempo and manage possessions. In a 112-109 win over the Bulls he logged a career-high 27:57, posted seven assists, played most of the fourth quarter, and looked comfortable in crunch time. Head coach Jordi Fernández prioritizes physicality, defensive presence, trust, and attention to detail when allocating minutes. Traore has earned more meaningful playing time by organizing, competing, and making the game easier for teammates.
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