“we’re excited to play them. we’re up for the challenge … after we get a little bit of rest, then we’re going to lock in,” he said.
spain, a powerhouse since the turn of the millennium, is trending downward, with only one nba player on the roster at this point, but this is never a side to be taken lightly. coached by former raptors assistant sergio scariolo, who has led spain to all kinds of podiums, this is always a crafty, determined side.
they might not be no. 2 in the world in fiba’s rankings anymore on merit, but they will be a tough opponent for canada.
it’s clear where fernandez’s loyalties lie.
“it is just another game for me. obviously, i bleed canadian and i’m all for canada,” fernandez told reporters. “those are the interest of my people right now. obviously, i have a lot of respect for spain. i know the coach well and the program. they’re awesome, great people.
“but at the end of the day, they’re the rival. we’re playing here in the olympics to make all the canadians proud of the way we play.
“right now the only thing we see is a rival in front of us.”
share story
share this story
what's next for canada at olympic men's basketball tournament