Egor Demin's contributions for the Nets early this season earned him a spot in the NBA Rising Star's competition at All-Star weekend.

The Duke product was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA draft and has lived up to the hype while showing flashes of his sky-high potential throughout his rookie campaign. He is averaging 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 28 percent from deep.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — After Jaylon Tyson’s Rising Stars selection announcement prior to Monday’s game against Orlando, the Wine and Gold Talk podcast crew dove into his remarkable second-year leap and whether it stacks up against other breakout performers across the league.

The second-year forward called the invite to the Rising Star's game an "honor" but explained why he had to pass on a second attempt at the Dunk Contest.