Nets' Jordi Fernandez praises Egor Demin ahead of preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez expressed confidence in second-year guard Egor Demin's playmaking skills prior to a preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 8, 2026. Fernandez highlighted Demin's comfort and aggressiveness in the paint, noting his development over the summer. Demin started in the Nets' recent 124-90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets while fellow guard Mikel Brown Jr. sat out due to an ankle sprain. He contributed six points and five assists during that game. Fernandez emphasized Demin's ability to shoot effectively, indicating trust in his potential as a primary playmaker moving forward.
- •Fernandez is in his third season as head coach of the Nets.
- •Demin is coming off a season with averages of 10.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.
- •He started against the Hornets in a dominant preseason win.
- •Demin showed improved playmaking and shooting confidence during summer training.
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Nets' Jordi Fernandez lauds Egor Demin's playmaking ability
"Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez had some praise for second-year guard Egor Demin and his playmaking ability that he's shown thus far.
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