Nets Coach Pushes Egor Demin on Physicality After Climb to No. 7 on Rookie Ladder

Overview

• The Jan. 14 NBA.com rookie ladder moved the 19-year-old guard up two spots to seventh after a sustained shooting uptick.
• After Friday's win over the Bulls, head coach Jordi Fernandez said he needed Demin to 'lead with his physicality' and turned to fellow rookie Nolan Traore during the game.
• Demin hit 24 of 46 three-pointers over roughly six games before sitting out against Dallas, and he is at 39.8% from deep for the season.
• Since December he has averaged 12.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 44.0% on three-pointers.
• Fernandez praised Demin's size, playmaking and shooting as a 'superpower' but wants growth beyond the perimeter, as 69.6% of his attempts have come from three this season.