Nets' Egor Demin Made a Strong Case for Himself in the Summer League

News ArticlePublishedJul 20, 2026 at 02:57 PM EDTEgor Demin needed the Summer League. The Nets guard came into Las Vegas looking like a player with something to prove, and he left looking like someone who might finally be putting the pieces together.Last season was a tough introduction. Demin had the size, standing 6-foot-8, but he didn't always play like someone with that kind of advantage. He spent too much time hanging around the 3-point line and not enough time using his skills to put pressure on defenses. For a young player on a rebuilding team, there were plenty of moments where the game seemed to move a little too quickly.This summer, the change looked real.Demin played with more confidence and more purpose. He attacked off the dribble instead of settling, got into the paint and loo