Report highlights Egor Demin’s potential breakout and lingering plantar fasciitis

SI projects a breakout for Demin but flags plantar fasciitis as an ongoing health issue that could limit his ability to handle a larger in-season workload.

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- • Catch-and-shoot 3PT: SI cites Demin made ~40.5% of catch-and-shoot threes as a rookie.
- • Role: Likely to operate primarily off the ball alongside Mikel Brown Jr. and Julius Randle.
- • Upside: Size and shooting offer potential for a breakout season if playmaking and finishing improve.
- • Condition: Plantar fasciitis hindered his preparation for his rookie season.
- • Workarounds: Practiced shooting while seated and found other ways to train around pain.
- • Importance: Needs to handle heavier minutes and games without flare-ups to reach projected upside.

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