The jumper gives Brooklyn spacing, and it gives Démin a base to build on. But the next step is the one that changes how defenses treat him. It's not another layer of shot-making. It's learning how to consistently get into the paint and get to where he wants to go on the floor, on his terms, against NBA bodies and NBA game plans.
When Alex Sarr entered the league, the big man immediately was faced with high expectations and rising pressure. Following his draft process saga that led him being surpassed with the No. 1 overall pick that was held by the Atlanta Hawks, just to land with the Washington Wizards, who held the No. 2 overall pick, all eyes immediately focused on the French product.