What happened
Coach Jordi Fernández said he is happy with Egor Dëmin’s play, pointing to better floor vision and more comfort getting into the paint as Brooklyn opens Wednesday against Charlotte. Fernández also said the growth has shown up from preseason into the regular season.
Fernández added that Dëmin will likely start on the ball because Mikel Brown Jr. is still on a minutes limit. Joshua Jefferson is expected to be available, while Tyler Bilodeau remains out with a sprained shoulder.
If Brown stays limited, Dëmin’s ball-handling and half-court decision-making become more important right away. Jefferson’s return and Bilodeau’s absence slightly shift Brooklyn’s frontcourt and bench rotation.
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Original reporting: Egor Demin’s added muscle is already showing in way he’s playing for Nets — Yahoo Sports ↗