Brooklyn Nets rookie guard Egor Demin addresses comparisons to Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic following selection in 2025 NBA Draft.

Nets’ Egor Demin Name Drops Luka Doncic During NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Brooklyn Nets came into Wednesday with five first-round picks, but they didn't trade up from No. 8. Instead, they drafted BYU guard Egor Demin at that slot.

Check out what makes Egor Demin special as the Nets take him with the ninth overall pick. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.