Brief
Egor Demin’s offseason work fuels Nets preseason win over Hornets
The Nets’ 124-90 preseason opening win highlighted Demin’s stronger driving, shooting and playmaking after a focused offseason.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin helped the team post a 124-90 preseason victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night in Charlotte, a performance the New York Post linked to his intensive offseason conditioning.
What happened
Demin started at point guard and logged the most minutes among starters at 18:26. He scored six points on 2‑of‑3 three‑point attempts and recorded a game‑high five assists, including a behind‑the‑back pass to Day’Ron Sharpe for a dunk. The Nets led comfortably throughout, finishing with a 34‑point margin.
What the report adds
The article notes that Demin’s offseason work with strength and conditioning coach Alvin Dike helped him add size and strength, allowing him to finish more drives in the paint – a contrast to his rookie summer‑league numbers, where he was 1‑for‑4 inside the arc. It also mentions that Michael Porter Jr. praised Demin’s shooting, passing and rebounding, saying the guard’s improvement could lead to a "humongous jump" for the team.
What was said
"Yeah, my goal is to translate not just a part of what I did in summer league, but even more, right?" Demin told the Post. He added, "To win as many games as possible, our process is oriented now on getting there each day, at least a little bit, but getting there, no matter whether it’s a game day, practice day, or an update." Michael Porter Jr. was quoted saying, "I’m excited to play with Egor. He’s a phenomenal shooter and scorer, but also a great passer… and now that he’s getting in the paint and finishing around the rim, he’ll make a humongous jump."
How it came about
The Nets have been rebuilding after two seasons of tanking that yielded high lottery picks, first Demin and then Mikel Brown Jr. Coach Jordi Fernández opted to start Demin over other guards, pairing him with veteran Keon Ellis at off‑guard, signaling confidence in Demin’s development and the team’s desire to field its best available players.
Key facts
- Egor Demin started at point guard and played 18:26, the most of any starter. (nypost.com)
- Demin scored six points on 2‑of‑3 three‑point attempts and tied for a game‑high five assists. (nypost.com)
- The Nets defeated the Hornets 124-90 in the preseason opener. (nypost.com)
- Strength coach Alvin Dike helped Demin add size and strength during the offseason. (nypost.com)
- Michael Porter Jr. praised Demin’s shooting, passing and rebounding. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Nets’ Egor Demin’s conditioning, weight work starts to pay dividends”
