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Kings Associate Head Coach Says The Top Priority This Weekend Is Competing

Oct 21, 2022, 8:45 AM

Associate coach Jordi Fernandez of the Sacramento Kings talks with Kevin Huerter #9 during the firs...

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The Sacramento Kings opened the 2022-23 season with a loss at home Wednesday to the Blazers.

On Thursday, Jordi Fernandez, Sacramento Kings associate head coach, joined Cattles & Ramie on Thursday, to recap the game, and discussed De’Aaron Fox’s turnover problem, and Domantas Sabonis’ struggles in Game 1.

Topics discussed include:

  • The team’s approach on opening night. There was energy, but turnovers were there
  • Details the last minute of the home opener
  • What commonality the coaches saw with the team’s turnovers
  • Kevin Huerter’s shooting ability and what about his game excites the staff
  • Keegan Murray’s potential and utilizing his strengths to the best of everyone’s ability
  • If the team’s lack of size is a concern for the team
  • The top priority heading into games against the Clippers and Warriors

Click here to listen to the full interview with Jordi Fernandez.

Listen to Cattles & Ramie from 3 – 6 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday right here on Sactown Sports 1140.

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