Despite low pre-season expectations, the Brooklyn Nets, under first-year head coach Jordi Fernandez, surprised many by achieving 19 wins before the All-Star break. Notably, they managed this feat despite significant player trades and injuries. Players recalled the skepticism from analysts and used it as motivation. Fernandez emphasized that while they've surpassed their projected win total, the focus remains on further improvement and maintaining competitive spirit. However, this success could negatively impact their chances for a high draft pick in the future, highlighting the dual nature of their current performance.
We remember when that list came out. We definitely kept that in the back of our heads. How they doubted us... Shoutout to the experts.
I told them [we were projected to win] 19, so don't tell them that I lied to them. I don't do 18.5, I rounded up to 19.
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