Egor Demin celebrates with girlfriend Delaney Gibb after Brooklyn Nets' pick

Egor Demin achieved his NBA dream on Wednesday, June 25. It happened after he was chosen by the Brooklyn Nets as the 8th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Demin then celebrated this achievement by embracing his girlfriend, Delaney Gibb.

She also shared a photo of them enjoying themselves in Brooklyn. For draft night, Egor was dressed in a black tux, and Delaney was standing in a gorgeous dress.

Egor Demin celebrates his Brooklyn Nets drafting with girlfriend

After he was picked by the Brooklyn Nets, Egor Demin smiled, hugged his family, and stood proudly on stage. His girlfriend, Delaney Gibb, also accompanied him. This selection in the NBA marked a major achievement in his life.Gibb was there to support him at the event and later shared a celebratory story on her Instagram with the caption: "Go Nets!!"

At the post-event interview, Egor Demin thanked his coaches and family members.

He said that he’s excited to join the Brooklyn Nets and ready to work hard. He further said:"Obviously, for me, it's a great opportunity to be in a team where I will be able to develop myself and also impact the game. That's (Nets) a historical club, a historical organization, and obviously it is related to Russia in the past ... and it's an honor for me to be a part of that.”Delaney Gibb also shared her thoughts as she said:“He’s obviously a great basketball player, but he’s an even better person, and so I really think wherever he goes, he’s going to be great.

I may be biased. I may think he’s going to go higher than other people but honestly I’m just excited to see where he goes.”

On the other hand, after the event ended, player Travis Hansen took to X and praised Egor. He wrote:“Still doesn’t feel real… Egor just got drafted to the NBA. Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it. He’s put in the work, stayed humble, and now it’s his moment. Grateful…”Egor Demin had come a long way. The ex-Real Madrid standout joined BYU last season and made a strong impression in his lone year with the Cougars. He had an average of 10.6 points and 5.5 assists per game, helping lead the team to the Sweet 16, where they were unfortunately defeated by second-seeded Alabama.Also read: NHL draft news: Maple Leafs 2025 NHL mock draft sees Peyton Kettles lead Toronto’s six-pick rebuild push