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Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin set an NBA rookie record Friday night by making a 3-pointer in his 34th straight game. Demin set the record on the first basket for the Nets against the Utah Jazz. He finished 6 for 12 from long distance, scoring 25 points and collecting 10 rebounds in a 109-99 victory for Brooklyn. Three of those long distance baskets came in the fourth quarter to help the Nets pull away late. "There's a reason why we drafted him," Brooklyn coach Jordie Fernandez said. “We believed that (his) shooting was NBA shooting and he's proven it from the beginning.” Demin entered Friday's game tied with Portland's Rudy Fernandez (2008-09) and Philadelphia's Landry Shamet (2018-19).

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In a recent interview with As, the Real Madrid legend talked about his years as a player and had no doubts when choosing the best player he played with. “It’s pretty easy. I’ve been fortunate to play with Pau for many years. With players like Navarro, Llull… I could make you a list. Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge. A very long list. But the one who has had the greatest impact on me professionally and personally has been Luka Doncic. There are players who are touched by a magic wand, and Luka is one of them“.

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The Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) and Diario As have revealed the 5th class of the Spanish Basketball Hall of Fame. The 2025 inductees include players Rudy Fernández, Jordi Villacampa, Lucila Pascua, and Ana Belén Álvaro; coach Svetislav Pešić; referee Santiago Fernández; international honoree Joe Arlauckas; and contributor clubs Joventut Badalona and Estudiantes.

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Who was the toughest person to play in the NBA? Sergio Rodriguez: I’ve been very lucky in my career to have great teammates around me. It would be very hard to say one or another. And the same with opponents. I have played against some of the best of the history in the NBA: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James… Many, many of the guys that dominated the game for many years. Also here in Europe, we have Kyle Hines, who I play against and with… Vassilis Spanoulis, Juan Carlos Navarro, teammates like Felipe Reyes, Rudy Fernandez, Sergio Lull. So I’ve been very lucky.

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After saying goodbye to two senators such as Chacho Rodriguez and Rudy Fernandez, and losing Guershon Yabusele to the NBA, Real Madrid enters the market with heavy feet: the first choice is Cedi Osman. This is what has been learnt by Sportando, and not only, in these hours. Forward class 1995, product of the Anadolu Efes junior team, Cedi Osman comes from seven NBA seasons, six with the Cleveland Cavaliers and one with the San Antonio Spurs.

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Spain went down against Canada (83-85) and the legendary forward conveyed his feelings after the contest that saw his team finish 4th in the group and get eliminated from the Olympics knockout stage. "Sadness and peace," Rudy said, summing up his mental state. "Peace. It's time to be quiet with the family. And sadness because I have experienced so many things with this national team and with my clubs, and that there are no more tournaments or trips. I'm going to miss this team," the captain said via MARCA's Eugenio Munoz.

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Ben Golliver: Spain coach Sergio Scariolo on Rudy Fernandez after his final game: “I’ve been blessed to coach him… [I saw] him never giving up or surrendering to the physical gaps he had at the 3 position with any opponent he had to face during his career. So competitive and committed.”

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Jorge Sierra: Rudy Fernandez's playing career is over. One of the best FIBA resumes ever. pic.twitter.com/JEHudcNHeG

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The new Minnesota Timberwolves swingman is playing in his fifth Olympics for Australia, and in his first game, he faced Rudy Fernandez, who made history by participating in his sixth Olympics Games. “It’s tiring,” Ingles joked when asked if he would try to match the record. “It’s impressive to play at that level for six Olympics, still being able to contribute and play a good role on that team. I hate playing against him and am kind of waiting for him to retire.”

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BasketNews: Rudy Fernandez debuts in his 6⃣th Olympics 😱🔥 He became the first and only basketball player to have 6 Olympic appearances ⭐️ #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/eiVD39XjI4

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Donatas Urbonas: Two unsportsmanlike fouls and one technical, and we're not even midway through the 2nd quarter of the Australia vs. Spain game. This time, Rudy Fernandez and Josh Giddey got into a heated conversation. pic.twitter.com/x261tBbZ8l

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Spain defeated Puerto Rico 107 – 84, a few days before the two teams compete in the Olympic Games tournament that tips off Saturday (27/7). This was the last game for Spain captain Rudy Fernandez in domestic territory since he’s retiring after the Olympics. Fernandez scored nine points and hit a triple late in the game before Spain coach Sergio Scariolo substituted him so that the crowd, teammates and opponents could give him a well-deserved standing ovation.

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After winning the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Spain announced its roster for the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament. It includes one change. After missing the Olympic Qualifier due to an injury, Alex Abrines replaces Juan Nunez. Spain's roster includes one NBA player, Santi Aldama. Meanwhile, Rudy Fernandez is set to make his 6th appearance in the Olympic Games.

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Nunez, 20, was cut but remains with the senior national team of his country along with Joel Parra to assist for the remainder of the training camp. Final roster for Spain * Alex Abrines (FC Barcelona) * Santi Aldama (Memphis Grizzlies) * Dario Brizuela (FC Barcelona) * Lorenzo Brown (Panathinaikos Aktor) * Alberto Diaz (Unicaja) * Rudy Fernandez (Real Madrid) * Usman Garuba (Golden State Warriors) * Juancho Hernangomez (Panathinaikos Aktor) * Willy Hernangomez (FC Barcelona) * Sergio Llull (Real Madrid) * Xabi Lopez-Arostegui (Valencia) * Jaime Pradilla (Valencia) In a tuneup game on July 23, Spain will face Puerto Rico in Madrid’s WiZink Center.

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