Jordi Fernandez, coach of Canada's senior men's national basketball team, has resigned to prioritize his family and commitments to the Brooklyn Nets. During his tenure, he successfully led Canada to its first Olympic qualification in 24 years and achieved a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Despite a promising start, Canada finished fifth at the Paris Olympics, prompting Fernandez to inform Canada Basketball about his decision not to extend his contract. The organization will now commence the search for a new head coach ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Jordi Fernandez, the coach who led Canada to Olympic qualification and a bronze at the FIBA World Cup, steps down to focus on family and NBA duties.
Fernandez cited personal reasons and the need to concentrate on his responsibilities with the Brooklyn Nets as key factors for resigning from Canada's national team.
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