Event Egor Demin? 2025 nba draft candidate

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ESPN, which Mike Richmond points out is usually right, predicts we'll take Egor.
He's a 6'9" PG (though he can't guard PGs, but that's not a problem because we have multiple wings that can guard PGs.) Shot mechanics are excellent, but still only shot 27 3fg%. Defense is also a work in progress. He's Russian.

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11. Portland Trail Blazers
Egor Demin, PG/SG, BYU
Freshman | TS%: 51.3

Combine measurements:
Height without shoes: 6-9¼ | Weight: 199
Standing reach: 8-9½ | Wingspan: 6-10¼

Intel and fit: Demin had a positive week at the combine in Chicago, measuring bigger than expected at 6-9½ in shoes and then putting on one of the most impressive pro day performances we've seen in some time, causing even the most skeptical of NBA evaluators to acknowledge his undeniable talent.

Demin has made significant gains with his body and will continue to fill out, while making a barrage of 3-pointers with picture-perfect mechanics and a lightning-quick release that offered significant room for optimism despite hitting 27% of his 3-pointers in his lone season at BYU. Also, NBA teams raved about his interviews in Chicago.

The Trail Blazers can go in several directions with this pick, and adding a big guard with a strong feel for the game who can slide into different roster configurations could be interesting long term. -- Givony
 
Wizard Mentor said:
ESPN, which Mike Richmond points out is usually right, predicts we'll take Egor.
He's a 6'9" PG (though he can't guard PGs, but that's not a problem because we have multiple wings that can guard PGs.) Shot mechanics are excellent, but still only shot 27 3fg%. Defense is also a work in progress. He's Russian.

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11. Portland Trail Blazers
Egor Demin, PG/SG, BYU
Freshman | TS%: 51.3

Combine measurements:
Height without shoes: 6-9¼ | Weight: 199
Standing reach: 8-9½ | Wingspan: 6-10¼

Intel and fit: Demin had a positive week at the combine in Chicago, measuring bigger than expected at 6-9½ in shoes and then putting on one of the most impressive pro day performances we've seen in some time, causing even the most skeptical of NBA evaluators to acknowledge his undeniable talent.

Demin has made significant gains with his body and will continue to fill out, while making a barrage of 3-pointers with picture-perfect mechanics and a lightning-quick release that offered significant room for optimism despite hitting 27% of his 3-pointers in his lone season at BYU. Also, NBA teams raved about his interviews in Chicago.

The Trail Blazers can go in several directions with this pick, and adding a big guard with a strong feel for the game who can slide into different roster configurations could be interesting long term. -- Givony
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I think if the Blazers stay at 11, this would be a perfect pick. You are not drafting for need, you are taking BPA at 11. If Schmitz says he is BPA, take him.
 
I am totally down with that. At that height and with the BBIQ he has shown, he's a poor man's Jokic. He'll be able to pass over defenders.
With Sixers looking to trade 3rd pick to get rid of George, I'd send them Ayton as an Embiid insurance policy and grant and take George and 3rd pick. Then send Simons to Magic for 16 and filler.
Draft Bailey, Demin and a good C prospect at 16.
We'd be set for years.

Alternatively, an insane one - pack #3, 11, 16, George and 28 swap back to Bucks for Giannis.

Scoot, Shae, Camara, Deni, Giannis, Clingan, Walker, Murray plus bench fillers. That is a contender right there
 
Wizard Mentor said:
ESPN, which Mike Richmond points out is usually right, predicts we'll take Egor.
He's a 6'9" PG (though he can't guard PGs, but that's not a problem because we have multiple wings that can guard PGs.) Shot mechanics are excellent, but still only shot 27 3fg%. Defense is also a work in progress. He's Russian.

i

11. Portland Trail Blazers
Egor Demin, PG/SG, BYU
Freshman | TS%: 51.3

Combine measurements:
Height without shoes: 6-9¼ | Weight: 199
Standing reach: 8-9½ | Wingspan: 6-10¼

Intel and fit: Demin had a positive week at the combine in Chicago, measuring bigger than expected at 6-9½ in shoes and then putting on one of the most impressive pro day performances we've seen in some time, causing even the most skeptical of NBA evaluators to acknowledge his undeniable talent.

Demin has made significant gains with his body and will continue to fill out, while making a barrage of 3-pointers with picture-perfect mechanics and a lightning-quick release that offered significant room for optimism despite hitting 27% of his 3-pointers in his lone season at BYU. Also, NBA teams raved about his interviews in Chicago.

The Trail Blazers can go in several directions with this pick, and adding a big guard with a strong feel for the game who can slide into different roster configurations could be interesting long term. -- Givony
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Sounds like Dalano.
 
ESPN's mock has the wrong listed height for Demin. He's 6'8.25" barefoot.

It's funny with Demin, I believe the shooting will get there to a reasonable degree and I'm pretty ok with the defense, especially as he adds strength but the handle vs pressure, ability to get low and get into the paint and overall just scoring efficiently makes me question is he's just a middling usage wing in the NBA rather than a primary guy.

Makes his standout passing and size less special/valuable for me
 
Hoopguru said:
To me, as the 3rd worst three point shooting team in the league, I draft a wing that can flat out shoot threes. We dont need a 6'10' pg that cant shoot....
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Understood. The problem with this sort of logic leads to never drafting a player like Giannis or Joker.
 
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JDC said:
but the handle vs pressure, ability to get low and get into the paint and overall just scoring efficiently makes me question is he's just a middling usage wing in the NBA rather than a primary guy.
Makes his standout passing and size less special/valuable for me
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That's definitely something to think about. Is an oversized PG actually an advantage?
 
I watched a highlight package of him on youtube or most of it and a couple things stuck out to me.

1) He has very deliberate movement at times then at times with moments that impress me ( pump fakes etc )
2) IF he was not almost 6'10 he would be undrafted or a late 2nd round pick at best

Honestly if he was willing to get to like 215 to 220 and move to a more SF ( point forward ) / PF ( light one ) I might be convinced he might be worth a gamble but if he wants to stay around 200 ish then it's a solid NO for me.

After more thought he reminds me of a more raw Deni with maybe better play making
 
UKRAINEFAN said:
That's definitely something to think about. Is an oversized PG actually an advantage?
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I think the thing is he won't be the primary PG if we pick him. The Blazers essentially could put three guys in the starting lineup that could bring the ball up and facilitate the offense depending on who draws the more favorable matchup. Demin isn't strictly a PG. He's big enough to still outsize most team's SF. He's as tall and long as some teams' 4s.
 
Mrvioletowl said:
I am totally down with that. At that height and with the BBIQ he has shown, he's a poor man's Jokic. He'll be able to pass over defenders.
With Sixers looking to trade 3rd pick to get rid of George, I'd send them Ayton as an Embiid insurance policy and grant and take George and 3rd pick. Then send Simons to Magic for 16 and filler.
Draft Bailey, Demin and a good C prospect at 16.
We'd be set for years.

Alternatively, an insane one - pack #3, 11, 16, George and 28 swap back to Bucks for Giannis.

Scoot, Shae, Camara, Deni, Giannis, Clingan, Walker, Murray plus bench fillers. That is a contender right there
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Giannis doesn’t fit our timeline whatsoever but I do like the attempt to get to 3 with Philly and absorb the pg deal for them
 
Foxx said:
Giannis doesn’t fit our timeline whatsoever but I do like the attempt to get to 3 with Philly and absorb the pg deal for them
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Listening to local talker in PHX. They are saying PG is cooked. May never play again. Clippers laughing about it.
 
Hoopguru said:
To me, as the 3rd worst three point shooting team in the league, I draft a wing that can flat out shoot threes. We dont need a 6'10' pg that cant shoot....
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Portland definitely needs to add shooting to it's rotation and Egor will probably not address this need immediately. The question for the staff is whether he has it in him to become a good shooter because if he can then he'd be something. If he is still filling out as reported and adding to athleticism, that would also be something very positive. To my eye his college tape looked like he had a ways to go to physically to match up in the pros so I don't expect much from him his rookie year. Lots of ifs, we'll see if Portland is a believer in what he could become.

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Rastapopoulos said:
? Is this a trick question? We are talking about BASKETBALL, right, where the hoop is high off the ground? You're not thinking of horse racing or something?
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Size is an advantage but how important is it compared to skill and athleticism? The 3 point line rules the league and has run a lot of pure size out of the league.

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I'd take a real good look at this kid..he's got a lot of game. Given his size for a pt guard and his passing and footwork he could be a steal. His shot has good mechanics but needs to improve his 3 pt shooting.
 
Foxx said:
Giannis doesn’t fit our timeline whatsoever but I do like the attempt to get to 3 with Philly and absorb the pg deal for them
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Winning or even contending for a championship supersedes our timeline.
 
STOMP said:
Size is an advantage but how important is it compared to skill and athleticism? The 3 point line rules the league and has run a lot of pure size out of the league.

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So the argument is that there's some kind of zero sum game and the rules of magic are that you have to trade off height for other skills? So it's not really the height that we're complaining about it's the absence of the other skills? So basically: "do we think that not being able to shoot or jump is an advantage?"?
 
come on Rasta, why contort such a simple point with nonsense? Yes Denin has plus size which is great, but at this point in his development he has not been a solid shooter (skill) and is a lesser athlete. At least with what he showed on tape last season, I don't think he's ready for NBA playing time.

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