The Brooklyn Nets have begun their preseason without Mikel Brown Jr., the lottery pick drafted as their point guard. In his absence, Egor Dëmin has stepped up, contributing to the team's 2-0 start in the preseason. Dëmin played as the lead guard in both preseason games, including a 114-108 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center. Head coach Jordi Fernández noted Dëmin's leadership qualities and comfort on the court. Julius Randle, the Nets' only former All-Star, praised Dëmin's ability to lead and his understanding of the game. Dëmin, selected with the No. 8 pick last year, faced skepticism regarding his selection but has shown improvement after an offseason focused on strength and skill development. He demonstrated his ability to penetrate defenses during the games, including a notable play against LeBron James. Fernández commented on Dëmin's confidence and aggressive playstyle, indicating a significant transformation from the previous season. Dëmin recorded 13 points and five assists in the recent game, helping the Nets build a lead of 14 points.
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- framing: The headline frames Dëmin's preseason performance as evidence that he can take the point-guard job and expand the team's rebuild options.
- framing: The article emphasizes positive preseason moments and development while acknowledging the limited context of preseason play.
- editorializing: An offseason spent bulking up and working on his downhill game has paid dividends.
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Egor Dëmin Demonstrates Potential as Point Guard for the Nets
Egor Dëmin has taken on the role of point guard for the Brooklyn Nets during the preseason, leading the team to a 2-0 record in the absence of Mikel Brown Jr. His performance has drawn praise from teammates and coaches, highlighting his leadership and improved skills. Dëmin's contributions include scoring and facilitating plays, showcasing his potential as a key player for the team.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'impressive wins'
- ✕ loaded language: 'paid dividends'
- ✕ loaded language: 'downhill juice'
- ✕ loaded language: 'encouraging'
- ✕ loaded language: 'best drive of his young career'
- ✕ framing: The headline frames Dëmin's preseason performance as evidence that he can take the point-guard job and expand the team's rebuild options.
- ✕ framing: The article emphasizes positive preseason moments and development while acknowledging the limited context of preseason play.
- ✕ editorializing: An offseason spent bulking up and working on his downhill game has paid dividends.
- ✕ editorializing: it was encouraging to see him try
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Egor Demin showing Nets signs he can handle the job — and give them more options
Egor Dëmin Demonstrates Potential as Point Guard for the Nets