Egor Demins extended chance with Cam Thomas out will be filled with Nets teaching moments

Nets rookie Egor Dëmin got his first career start Friday.There could be more to come with Cam Thomas out long-term.Dëmin had eight points, a team-high seven assists, three rebounds, a steal and just one turnover in 23:03 against the Pistons.

Fans who are all in on this youth movement are getting to see the guard develop in the pick-and-roll in real time.“He had seven assists to one turnover against a team that forced us to 20 turnovers, so that’s pretty good.And he’ll keep getting better,” Jordi Fernández said.

“It’s a good way to experience those minutes.Those 23 minutes are extremely valuable.

He did good things.He shot the ball, he was aggressive with his 3s.

I’m very, very happy with everything, his playmaking and all that.So, ready for that next one.”The next one is Sunday at the Garden against the rival Knicks.

After having to guard Cade Cunningham, next up is Jalen Brunson.“He still needs to get used to the physicality of the game, the schemes and communication,” Fernández said.“Right now the game is going so fast for him.

When we’re all young, everything is so intense, and at one point when you have more experience and a different type of confidence, then things start to slow down.“So he’s a really smart kid.He asks questions, he works at it, so I know he’ll understand all that.

His super power on defense [is] his length and rebounding.And if you look at [Friday], he grabbed three rebounds.

And he should be able to get a lot of deflections because … his length, his positioning on defense is very good.So, keep growing on that end of the floor for sure.”Dëmin forced a pair of ill-advised shots in the game-turning 9-0 run the Nets conceded to close the first half, and Fernández pulled him aside for a teaching moment.The teen’s response underscored his maturity.“I think it’s great,” Dëmin said.

“It’s really good for everybody — not just me, but the whole group in general — knowing that Jordi is re...