Nets' Jordi Fernandez discusses leadership role for Julius Randle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez shared insights about his early discussions with newly acquired forward Julius Randle. Fernandez emphasized Randle's leadership qualities and playoff experience, noting his importance to the team's development. Randle, who averaged 21.1 points and had a rebound bounce-back season, joins Michael Porter Jr. and will likely start in the lineup. The Nets look to harness Randle’s influence as they aim to grow with a younger roster and improve in the upcoming season. Fernandez addressed this while speaking during ESPN’s Las Vegas Summer League coverage.
- •Jordi Fernandez values Randle's leadership and playoff experience.
- •Randle averaged 21.1 points with the Timberwolves last season.
- •Nets aim to grow with a younger team around Randle and Porter.
- •Fernandez emphasized Randle's willingness to lead by example.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Nets' Jordi Fernandez explains early conversations with Julius Randle
"Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez has another veteran to turn to in Julius Randle and he explained what his talks with Randle have been like.
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