Key Highlights
- Sports NBA contributor Steve Jones released an update to his rookie rankings for the NBA season and the Nets point-forward, much like his draft pick, is ranked eighth on Jones’ list behind Jeremiah Fears, Dylan Harper and Derik Queen. MORE: Spurs’ Dylan Harper highlighted in latest rookie power rankingsJones’ analysis of Dëmin“ Dёmin has the second-most made 3-pointers (72) by a rookie this season, and the most through 30 games in Nets franchise history,” Jones wrote.
- “He is shooting 41.1% from 3 over his past 15 games and has made three or more 3s in five of his last seven games.
- That has added more confidence to his offensive attack.
- Teams will still look to pressure him and be physical, but there is not a ton of hesitation to let it fly when given space. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“His assist volume hasn’t been high, but the placement and timing of his passing ability has popped on film.
- The work to improve as a weakside defender within Brooklyn’s context has also stood out to me.”Dëmin’s progression may be a longer process than his lottery counterparts, but the Nets have the foundation of a quality guard for their future. More NBA news:Hornets’ Kon Knueppel headlines latest rookie power rankingsJaylen Brown blasts officials after Celtics loss to SpursMitch Johnson admits Victor Wembanyama still has some room to left to growWarriors target Michael Porter Jr.