Russian guard Egor Dyomin has been named to the NBA Summer League’s Second Team, the league announced on Wednesday. The 19-year-old Brooklyn Nets player earned a spot alongside Cedric Coward of the Memphis Grizzlies, Haman Maluach of the Phoenix Suns, Liam McNelly of the Charlotte Hornets, and Zion Pullin of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The First Team featured Cameron Boozer (Memphis Grizzlies), Brayden Berris (Milwaukee Bucks), Jaxel Lendeborg (Golden State Warriors), Melik Thomas (Cleveland Cavaliers), and Caleb Wilson (Chicago Bulls). Selections were made by representatives from all 30 NBA teams based on players’ performances throughout the tournament.
Dyomin’s inclusion marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first Russian basketball player to receive such an honor in the Summer League. Other Russian participants this year included Vladislav Goldin (Miami Heat), Vsevolod Ishchenko (Dallas Mavericks), and Viktor Lakhin (Sacramento Kings).
During the Summer League, Dyomin posted averages of 21.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.3 steals per game. He led Brooklyn in both scoring and assists, shooting 42.6 percent from the field overall and 30 percent from beyond the arc. His standout performance has drawn praise from coaches and media alike.
Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez highlighted Dyomin’s physical development and readiness for the upcoming season. “He has done incredible work in the gym. Watching him now, he looks noticeably more mature and physically stronger. It’s clear he will be able to do many things better than last year,” Fernandez said.
Brian Lewis, a journalist with the New York Post, described Dyomin as the Summer League’s clear frontrunner. “I wanted to see if he could add muscle mass. He did that. Now, seeing not only his ability to drive and attack the rim but also his genuine willingness and readiness — that’s what I needed to see. He’s the standout winner of the Summer League by far,” Lewis commented on the “Locked on Nets” podcast.
Similarly, Zach Lowe of Ridger expressed enthusiasm about Dyomin’s potential impact. “I’m happy for the Nets and thrilled by what Egor showed in the Summer League. He looked like a seasoned player. I think Dyomin will prove that the Nets were right to pick him eighth overall. It will be interesting to watch the team — they have a chance to build a strong backcourt with Brown and Dyomin. That alone is enough to be excited,” Lowe said.
Dyomin was selected by Brooklyn as the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. His Summer League performance suggests he could soon become a key contributor as the Nets look to develop their young core.