The Brooklyn Nets are facing a challenge in replacing starting point guard D'Angelo Russell after his anticipated departure in free agency. Without a dynamic floor general, the team opted for BYU's Egor Demin in the 2023 draft, a 6-8 prospect with playmaking abilities. Despite concerns regarding his shooting, Demin's size and defensive potential offer a promising solution. General manager Sean Marks highlighted Demin’s ability to involve teammates, his basketball IQ, and his defensive skills, echoing a previous gamble on Ben Simmons, who unfortunately didn’t meet expectations with the Nets.
We looked at how he played the game, how he moved the ball, involved his teammates, and saw one or two plays ahead... I think his defense is great.
Once envisioned as the centerpiece of Brooklyn's offense, Simmons struggled to stay healthy during his three years with the team and lacked aggression.
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