Bruno Fernando

Back for a second stint with the Atlanta Hawks, Bruno Fernando certainly hasn’t had much issue rekindling his old fire in the pick-and-roll setting. Built for the rigors and physicality of around-the-rim play, the athletic big stifles an LA Clippers defender with a pair of screens, overwhelming the defense just enough to open a clear cutting lane down the middle of the floor. Sensing his chance with only an undersized guard impeding his path, Fernando gathers his footing before stretching out for a rim-rocking two-handed slam, embedding his fiery energy into the home arena. Playing a memorable role in the Hawks’ high-scoring loss to the LA Clippers, Fernando needed just 13 minutes to chalk up seven points, four rebounds, one assist, and two blocks on February 5, 2024.