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The Brooklyn Nets made NBA history by selecting five first-round picks, headlined by BYU’s Egor Demin at drafted by the Brooklyn Nets Egor Demin NBA Draft, 25th June, 2025 No. 8, Barclays Center, per theScore.com.
The outlook of action at point guard with DeMarin and the aggressive drafting approach by the Nets is a sign of rebuilding, according to ESPN, though fans reacted mixed.
Draft Overview
The Nets, armed with five first-round picks, Demin, Nolan Traoré, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf, and Danny Wolf (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26, 27) were the choices of theScore.com.
The Brooklyn Nets Egor Demin NBA Draft haul, acquired via trades including Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta, marks a franchise first, per Audacy.com.

Egor Demin’s Profile
Demin, a 6-foot-8 guard from Russia, averaged 10.6 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.9 rebounds at BYU, earning Big 12 All-Freshman honors, per RotoWire.
His experience in the Real Madrid youth system and his performance at the NBA combine boosted his stock, according to theScore.com.
The Brooklyn Nets Egor Demin NBA Draft pick surprised many, as he was projected at No. 13, per Pro Football Network.
Nets’ Rebuild Strategy
Under GM Sean Marks, the Nets targeted playmakers, adding Demin and Traoré (No. 19), per SI.com.
With a 26-56 record in 2024-25, per Forbes, and trades of Kevin Durant and Mikal Bridges, the Brooklyn Nets Egor Demin NBA Draft selections aim to rebuild around youth, per NetsDaily.
Key Stats
- Event: 2025 NBA Draft, June 25, 2025, Barclays Center.
- Demin: 10.6 PPG, 5.5 APG, 1.2 SPG, per RotoWire.
- Nets: 5 first-round picks, most in NBA history, per theScore.com.
- Other Picks: Traoré (19), Powell (22), Saraf (26), Wolf (27), per Audacy.com.

Tactical Insights
Demin’s passing vision, likened to Josh Giddey, fills the Nets’ need for a facilitator, per SI.com. For beginners, his 6-8 frame and pick-and-roll playmaking complement Cam Thomas, per NetsDaily.
The Brooklyn Nets’ Egor Demin, an NBA Draft choice, prioritizes long-term potential, according to my analysis, despite his 69% free-throw rate, as reported by theScore.com.
Reactions
Demin said, “This is my house now,” per NetsDaily. Coach Jordi Fernández noted, “Egor’s vision is elite,” per Audacy.com. Analyst Dane Belbeck called it “a shocker,” per theScore.com.
such X as @espn applauded the Brooklyn Nets Egor Demin NBA Draft selection, with @TheZodiacGM grading it B+.
Fan Sentiment
Fans were split, with some, like @utilitysports, calling it a “C- reach” due to Demin’s unpolished jumper, per X. Others, like @BYUCougars, celebrated BYU’s legacy, per X.
The Brooklyn Nets Egor Demin NBA Draft selection sparked debate, per Pro Football Network, with fans citing a “15-year wait” for a top-10 pick.
Rebuild Implications
The Nets’ five picks address backcourt depth, with Demin and Traoré replacing free agents like D’Angelo Russell, per SI.com. Their 26-win season under Fernández sets a low playoff bar, per Forbes.
The Brooklyn Nets Egor Demin NBA Draft haul aims for a 2027-28 contention window, per ClutchPoints.com.

What’s Next?
Demin and Traoré debut at the NBA Summer League in July, per ESPN. The Nets open the 2025-26 season against the Hawks on October 21, per NetsDaily.
The Brooklyn Nets Egor Demin NBA Draft class faces scrutiny as Fernández molds a new core, per Audacy.com.
Final Thoughts
The Brooklyn Nets Egor Demin NBA Draft class of 2025, led by Demin’s No. 8 selection, set a historic mark with five first-round picks.
Demin’s playmaking and the Nets’ youth focus signal a rebuild, but his shooting development is key. U.S. fans debate if this haul sparks a Nets revival or risks bust potential.
Call-to-Action: Will Demin lead the Nets’ rebuild? Share your predictions below.
1 year ago, in his introductory press conference, Kevin Young said…
— BYU Cougars (@BYUCougars) June 26, 2025
“I want to make this place, the best place in college basketball to prepare young men to play in the NBA.”
Tonight, Egor Demin was taken 8th overall by the Brooklyn Nets.
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