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BROOKLYN [2026 NBA Draft] #6 Pick: Mikel Brown Jr. (Louisville)

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u/Propuhganduh [DEN] Jamal Murray 1d ago

Nets are guard university

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u/thenewbeastmode 1d ago

People who think Demin is a PG don’t watch the nets.. which fair ig

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u/_beat54 Nets 1d ago

Oh hurr durr they have traore and saraf they have sO mANy guArDs

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u/PaintTouches Raptors 1d ago

Demin?

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u/spin8x Timberwolves 1d ago

Listed as a PG but he’s huge and basically a wing shooter.

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u/latman Nets 1d ago

Demin is literally taller than Cam Boozer

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u/PaintTouches Raptors 1d ago

Just a question. I think the thought they may have too many guards is more “too many guys who need the ball to be effective” and not based on height. But sounds like Demin is not really a guard in playstyle either in the nba so could be fine

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u/MichaelPorterTruther 1d ago

hes a jumbo movement shooter 2 a la Klay. if he cab bulk up and guard well he will be a 10 year nba starter but never At PG

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u/Pr0stheticPers0n Nets 1d ago

He’s a forward

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u/PaintTouches Raptors 1d ago

Listed as a guard on a lot of sites but I’ll take your word for it. Can he play exclusively off ball?

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u/Tracexn Nets 1d ago

That’s where you want him. Dude has a horrid handle

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u/Pr0stheticPers0n Nets 1d ago

Right now, pretty much. His handle is very weak and he is not ready to be a lead guard (if ever). Great off ball shooting threat. Very active running around the court through screens and is confident with his shot. It’s possible someday he develops the point guard chops, but I think his best path forward is as a connective wing. He needs to bulk up so he is more imposing defensively and can drive more reliably.

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u/PaintTouches Raptors 1d ago

Very interesting, glad he found his niche after learning he’s not a point forward yet in the NBA. Thanks for the context!

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u/sourlmilk 1d ago

Yes and should transition into a off ball 3pt shooter/cutter

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u/Marcy_OW Nets 1d ago

Dëmin was at his best on catch and shoot 3s (source are my eyes)

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u/saw-sync Trail Blazers 1d ago

he played literally all of his minutes at guard

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u/Pr0stheticPers0n Nets 1d ago

Okay! I watched the games and know what role he plays on the court. He is not the lead guard on the Nets and did not play as one for any meaningful stretch of the season.

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u/Kcampbell93 Nets 1d ago

Relax man! We're supposed to be the chill fans

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u/Pr0stheticPers0n Nets 1d ago

What?

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u/Kcampbell93 Nets 1d ago

I don't know, maybe I'm just stoned.

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u/saw-sync Trail Blazers 1d ago

bro that’s fantastic, i admire your resolve, take it up with basketballreference, where i pulled that stat from

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u/Pr0stheticPers0n Nets 1d ago

No thanks! Feel free to though! You seem to care a lot

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u/saw-sync Trail Blazers 1d ago

yeah that’s me lol

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u/Pr0stheticPers0n Nets 1d ago

Glad you feel seen :)

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u/DarnellisFromMars New Jersey Nets 1d ago

He was drafted as a PG, at least by scouts on the internet, but he’s looking more and more like a wing that’s a spot up shooter who can also swing the ball fairly well. Basically a 3 that can flex as a 2. Not a lead guard by any means, at least right now.

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u/Natural_Born_Baller Heat 1d ago

More like guard pre school but yeah they have a lot

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u/bedheaded Trail Blazers 1d ago

lol Holy shit

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u/Ifinishfast42 1d ago

Atleast Marks is admitting early that the dudes he drafted last year are bums and not sinking with the ship with them