"Johnson might have gotten to that level last season if not for the shoulder injury that shut him down in January. Johnson can be a 20/10 player with more than a block, steal and 3-pointer per game. Who does that? Not many players. If he gets hurt again, we must reevaluate. Brown averaged 26.6 PPG several seasons ago, but now that PF/SF Jayson Tatum is out for much of the season, he needs to score more."
"Demin, 19, played a season for BYU, and while he didn't shoot particularly well or score as much as many expected, he is a gifted passer and, at 6-foot-9, he rebounds well. There will be triple-doubles in his future. The Nets have a few scorers. Demin, despite his rookie status, will end up on fantasy rosters this season. He might be the No. 2 rookie for fantasy, too."
Many statistical surprises will occur during the upcoming NBA season, and fantasy managers should be prepared across formats. Johnson projects as a 20/10 contributor who also supplies a block, steal and 3-pointer, but shoulder durability remains a concern. Brown will see a career-best volume with Jayson Tatum sidelined much of the season, while Derrick White could represent better late-round value. Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is expected to debut in March and should be stashed only on injured lists, not on standard benches. Rookie Demin profiles as a gifted passer and rebounder with triple-double upside and early fantasy relevance.
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