What happened
With Mikel Brown Jr. unavailable, the Nets have moved Egor Demin back to lead guard, and he started Thursday's second preseason game against Philadelphia. He finished with 13 points, five assists and a game-best plus-13 in 21:36 as Brooklyn won 114-108.
Coach Jordi Fernández said Demin looked more composed, better at handling pressure and more willing to involve teammates, while Julius Randle said he is comfortable organizing the offense and using his voice. Demin said he wants to help the team in any role and lead in a selfless
Demin's preseason usage suggests Brooklyn may have another ballhandling option if Brown remains out or is used differently. His role is still fluid, so the exact guard alignment once Brown returns is not settled.
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Original reporting: Egor Demin showing Nets signs he can handle the job — and give them more options — Yahoo Sports ↗