Egor Demin’s Rising Star Moment: Nets Rookie Set to Shine on National Stage
Brooklyn’s youth movement has a new face, and his name is Egor Demin.
The 19-year-old rookie guard has been one of the few constants for the Nets in a season that’s had its fair share of ups and downs. Since December, when Brooklyn hit its hottest stretch of the season, Demin’s game has only trended upward-even as the team cooled off in the standings. Now, he’s about to get a well-deserved spotlight on one of the NBA’s biggest stages for young talent: the Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend.
Let’s be clear-this isn’t just a participation trophy. The Rising Stars selection is a nod to the league’s most promising first- and second-year players, and Demin earned his place. He’ll be suiting up alongside names like Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks) and Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets), giving fans a front-row seat to what could be the next wave of NBA stardom.
A Rookie Season Worth Noticing
Through 46 games, Demin is averaging 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, shooting 40.6% from the field and an eye-catching 39.6% from deep. That kind of efficiency from beyond the arc doesn’t just happen-it’s the result of solid mechanics, smart shot selection, and confidence that’s growing by the game.
Since December, Demin has taken things up a notch. He’s bumped his scoring to 12.1 points per game while maintaining a strong 41.9% clip from both the field and three-point range. Even as the Nets have gone 11-18 during that stretch, Demin’s consistency has been a bright spot in an otherwise turbulent stretch of the season.
He’s not just filling up the stat sheet-he’s doing it with poise beyond his years. Whether it’s spacing the floor, making the right read out of a pick-and-roll, or defending his position with energy, Demin’s two-way impact has made him a valuable rotation piece for Brooklyn.
“It’s an Honor”
When asked back in January about the possibility of making the Rising Stars roster, Demin kept it humble.
“I can’t tell [you] I was really thinking about it so much,” he said. “Obviously, a lot of games. We got to focus on that first... but just to get to All-Star Weekend, in any part of it, it’s an honor.”
That mindset tracks with what we’ve seen from him all season. He’s not chasing headlines-he’s grinding, learning, and improving. But now, with the national spotlight on him, he’s got a chance to show the rest of the league what Nets fans have been watching for months.
A First for Brooklyn in Years
Demin becomes the first Nets player to be selected for the Rising Stars game since the 2018-19 season, when both Jarrett Allen and Rodions Kurucs made the cut. That’s a long gap, and it speaks volumes about the kind of impression Demin has made in just a few short months.
Brooklyn has been searching for foundational young talent to build around, and while it’s still early, Demin’s trajectory suggests he could be part of that core. This game is a chance for him to not just represent the Nets-but to make a statement about where he’s headed.
How to Watch Egor Demin in the Rising Stars Game
- Date: Friday, Feb. 13
- Time: 9:55 PM ET
- Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- Channel: Peacock
Team Vince Roster
- Egor Demin (Brooklyn Nets)
- Matas Buzelis (Chicago Bulls)
- Cedric Coward (Memphis Grizzlies)
- Jaylen Wells (Memphis Grizzlies)
- VJ Edgecombe (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Kyshawn George (Washington Wizards)
- Derik Queen (New Orleans Pelicans)
For a Nets team that’s been in search of consistency and identity, Egor Demin’s emergence has been a welcome development. Now, under the bright lights of All-Star Weekend, he’ll get the chance to show a national audience what Brooklyn fans already know: this kid can hoop.