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Egor Demin ready, willing and able

There will be competition this season for the proverbial “face of the franchise in Brooklyn, N.Y. There’s the most accomplished player on the roster: Julius Randle, he of the three All-Star appearances and two All-NBA selections; Mikel Brown Jr., the…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
Egor Demin ready, willing and able
Key Things to Know
  • NetsDaily argues that second-year guard Egor Demin is primed to become the face of the Brooklyn Nets.
  • Demin focused on building physical strength and driving aggressively to the paint during the offseason.
  • Head coach Jordi Fernández praised Demin's increased comfort and poise navigating inside the paint.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NetsDaily argues that 20-year-old guard Egor Demin has a strong case to become the face of the Brooklyn Nets franchise. Entering his second season, Demin emphasized his desire to improve, adapt his role, and help the team win following Monday's practice ahead of the regular-season opener at Barclays Center.

Demin demonstrated significant physical growth and lane-driving ability during preseason play, where he averaged 21.3 points per game. Brooklyn head coach Jordi Fernández commended Demin's increased strength and improved interior presence following an injury-shortened rookie campaign.

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