You hear Bruno Fernando before you see him.
Walk into a Hawks pre-NBA draft workout Monday and the Maryland big man is not easy to miss.
He praises himself on a made 3-pointer: “Money ball.”
He chastises himself after a miss: “Get in there ball. Stop playing with me.”
He offers encouraging words to workout drill partner Arkansas’ Daniel Gafford.
He applauds other workout participants working at different stations.
“I’ve always been that way, a loud, energetic guy,” Fernando said after his workout. “I always try to be positive around other guys and bring enthusiasm.