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NEW YORK -- New Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez wasted no time making his feelings felt about the roster -- and, specifically, the status of unrestricted free agent center Nic Claxton, whom Fernandez said was a "priority" to retain in free agency.
"Nic is a quote-unquote big that has defensive versatility," Fernandez said at his introductory press conference at the team's practice facility overlooking the New York harbor Wednesday morning. "I believe he'll be Defensive Player of the Year. For us, he's a priority in this summer, and the way we can play through him -- obviously he's great in pick and roll, he's quick to the rim, he puts pressure on the rim -- but also his ability to play the dribble-handoff game which, as you guys know, lately in the NBA is a style that is very efficient.