Egor Demin's growth curve is exactly what the Nets hoped for

""I think he's more comfortable," Fernández said. "I think he always played like he belongs, and that's been great. I remember since that preseason game in Toronto. He played and showed right away why we were so high on him and how he handled himself. It's not just about the shot making but also seeing the floor and his ability to get deflections and rebounds and all those things. We've seen how much better he's gotten from Day 1... We still want to see more and better. And that goes not just for him, but everybody else on the roster.""

"That preseason game in Toronto on Oct. 17 mattered because it offered the first real look at a teenager who didn't appear rattled by NBA physicality or the moment. His handle stayed tight under pressure, though he did have two turnovers. His decision-making looked poised. He consistently put the ball where it needed to be. And he finished with 14 points on 2-for-3 shooting from deep, added five rebounds and left no doubt that the stage wasn't too big for him."

"The foundation was there. What's followed since has been steady, visible growth. Demin's assist-to-turnover ratio hovering around 2-to-1 is the clearest indicator. For a rookie guard, it's often the line between simply staying afloat and actually running an offense. Fernández believes Demin's not only meeting that bar but capable of clearing a higher one."

Egor Demin entered the season adjusting to NBA timing, pace, physicality and nonstop reads. Months into the season, the Nets observe increased comfort: quicker decisions, louder confidence and more intentional plays that tilt the floor. A preseason performance in Toronto showed a poised handle under pressure, two turnovers, consistent playmaking, 14 points and five rebounds. The foundation of his game has yielded steady, visible growth. Demin's assist-to-turnover ratio hovers around 2-to-1, indicating reliable rookie playmaking. Head coach Jordi Fernández highlights Demin's floor vision, deflections and rebounds while expecting continued improvement.

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