Egor Dëmin Chasing NBA 3-Point Shooting Record as Rookie

The Brooklyn Nets guard and former BYU star is one of the league's top 3-point shooters this season.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:31am

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Egor Dëmin, a rookie guard for the Brooklyn Nets, is currently one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA, making 39.7% of his attempts from behind the arc and ranking within the league's top 50 for 3-point makes per game (2.5). Dëmin has made at least one 3-pointer in 33 consecutive games, tying the NBA rookie record, and his 98 made 3-pointers on the season are the second most through a player's first 40 games in league history.

Why it matters

Dëmin's consistent 3-point shooting as a rookie is an impressive feat, especially considering he was not known as a prolific shooter during his time at BYU. His success from deep has helped establish him as a key part of the Nets' rebuilding efforts and a rising young talent in the NBA.

The details

In January alone, the Moscow, Russia, native has connected on multiple triples in 11 of 12 games — hitting five 3-pointers on three different occasions — to shoot 46.8% on the month. Additionally, Dëmin's 98 made 3-pointers on the season are the second most makes through a player's first 40 games in NBA history, trailing only fellow rookie Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets.

  • Dëmin has made at least one 3-pointer in 33 consecutive games, tying the NBA rookie record.
  • Dëmin will have the opportunity to set the new record by making a 3-pointer on Thursday in Denver against the Nuggets.

The players

Egor Dëmin

A rookie guard for the Brooklyn Nets and former BYU star who is currently one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA.

Rudy Fernandez

A former NBA player who holds the record for the longest streak of consecutive games with a made 3-pointer by a rookie, which Dëmin is now tied with.

Landry Shamet

A former NBA player who also holds the record for the longest streak of consecutive games with a made 3-pointer by a rookie, which Dëmin is now tied with.

Kon Knueppel

A rookie for the Charlotte Hornets who holds the record for the most 3-pointers made through a player's first 40 games in NBA history, which Dëmin is second to.

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What they’re saying

“Obviously coming from the last season with 25 percent from the 3 in college to whatever I have right now (has me) feeling very, very confident in that aspect of the game. That makes me happy.”

— Egor Dëmin (New York Post)

What’s next

Dëmin will have the opportunity to set the new record for the longest streak of consecutive games with a made 3-pointer by a rookie when the Nets face the Nuggets on Thursday.

The takeaway

Egor Dëmin's remarkable improvement as a 3-point shooter from his college days at BYU to his rookie season in the NBA has been a key factor in his early success and emergence as a promising young talent for the Brooklyn Nets.