Now that the NBA Draft is in the rearview mirror, and the dust settled, the picture around the Nets has become clearer.&nbsp;

And the big picture is this: The league has increasingly favored an archetype of size that can dribble, pass and shoot. 

The Nets used a record five first-round picks chasing that archetype, starting <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/06/26/sports/egor-demin-knew-moment-his-nets-draft-fate-was-sealed/">with lottery pick Egor Demin</a>. 

The oversized Russian provides the first three of those traits.&nbsp;

Now that the NBA Draft is in the rearview mirror, and the dust settled, the picture around the Nets has become clearer. {ai:summary}<p>The NBA Draft has concluded, clarifying the Brooklyn Nets' strategy. The team focused on acquiring players with size who can dribble, pass, and shoot, using a record five first-round picks to pursue this archetype. Notably, they selected Egor Demin as their lottery pick. </p><p>This approach reflects the league's growing preference for versatile, larger players. #sports</p>

Analysts praise Nets for clear vision in risky draft haul

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