Overview
- Demin was selected by NBA assistant coaches for the Rising Stars field, marking the Nets’ first participant since Jarrett Allen and Rodions Kurucs in 2019.
- Vince Carter drafted the rookie guard for the All-Star Weekend event scheduled for Feb. 13 at Intuit Dome.
- Demin is averaging 10.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists while shooting 39.7% from three on 6.2 attempts across 40 games.
- He has tied the NBA rookie record with a three-pointer in 33 straight games and, after sitting out Thursday at Denver for left plantar fascia management, can chase the mark again Friday at Utah.
- Head coach Jordi Fernández says the staff must balance development with competitiveness as Brooklyn, carrying a record five first-round rookies, has dropped 10 of 11 including losses by 54 and 37 points.