Jordi Fernandez on Sabonis: ” He’s not only an All-Star but one of the best in the league”

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net

Sacramento Kings returned to the playoffs last season after a long absence, and they intend to continue being a part of the postseason, led by the walking double-double Domantas Sabonis.

The Lithuanian center is shattering records with his performances this season, notching 55 consecutive double-doubles and leading the league in triple-doubles with 25. Kings’ associate head coach, Jordi Fernandez, is in awe of his ability and contribution to the team.

He is a very complete player who makes others play, scores, and rebounds. He is physically tough, very professional, hardworking, and a great teammate. We play through him and De’Aaron Fox, who are our team leaders. It is important that the two best players complement each other. That’s how you establish a winning team and organization,” Fernandez said to Marca.

Interestingly, Sabonis didn’t participate in the All-Star game this season, even though he’s almost constantly among the top 10 MVP favorites.

I believe Sabonis is in his athletic maturity or has just entered it, theoretically around 26-27 years old, and he is performing at a very high level. The fact that he hasn’t been an All-Star is even more reason to keep producing, putting up these numbers, and showing everyone that he’s not only an All-Star but one of the best players in the league.”

Speaking to Marca, Fernandez also discussed Ricky Rubio’s decision to end his NBA career after a break and return to Barcelona.

I have followed him with a lot of respect. In the end, we all need our time and our space. I have a lot of admiration for acknowledging a problem and wanting to deal with it openly because I believe this will help a lot of people, as we all have moments of vulnerability. I’m very happy to see him on the court. That means he’s much better. I saw him play the other day against Partizan; Ricky organized and dominated the game, leading his team to victory. I believe he will help Barcelona finish very strong in the ACB and in the EuroLeague, with the possibility of winning everything. As a spectator and friend, I am very happy for him and very happy that basketball can have him on the court,” Jordi Fernandez concluded.

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