Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard was at his best in the playoffs. He should build off of that in his third NBA season.
INDIANAPOLIS — Andrew Nembhard stepped up in every way when the Indiana Pacers needed him. Whether the young guard needed to change roles, lead an offense, guard a star, or hit a clutch shot, he filled in. His second season was defined by these moments.
Those moments are when Nembhard proved he can still run the show. Yet his fit next to Haliburton as a secondary playmaker, play finisher, and defender is what made him so valuable. Improving in both of those roles made Nembhard's value skyrocket.against the Boston Celtics, weren't surprising to anyone within the Pacers. "Nembhard has done this before.
The 24-year old believes that those experiences will help him going into next year. This time 12 months ago, Nembhard was preparing to play in Summer League. One year later, he's become a malleable starter and playoff force for the Pacers. It was an impressive and rapid ascent. Next year, he could be even stronger. Maybe the Pacers are more comfortable using the guard as a shooter, or in a point guard role more often. There are tons of possibilities, and it's impossible to say what Nembhard could be as soon as 2024-25. His stock is sky high after his incredible playoff run.
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