Even with All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton making the Indiana Pacers his team, Andrew Nembhard still managed to stand out from the crowd last season. This prompted the franchise to reward him with a $59 million deal to lock him and talents for the foreseeable future.
Before entering the NBA, Nembhard played college basketball for the Florida Gators and the Gonzaga Bulldogs while earning numerous accolades at the same time. After starting every game as a freshman at Florida, he was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. He then had strong sophomore and junior seasons, leading the SEC in assist-to-turnover ratio and earning All-WCC honors after transferring to Gonzaga.

In the 2022 NBA Draft, Nembhard was selected with the 31st overall pick by the Indiana Pacers. He joined the Pacers’ Summer League roster and impressed, signing a four-year, $8.6 million rookie contract – the largest ever given to a second-round pick.
Nembhard has continued his strong play in the league, hitting a game-winning three-pointer against the Los Angeles Lakers and recording a career-high 31 points, 13 assists, and 8 rebounds against the Golden State Warriors. He was named a 2023 NBA Rising Star and has showcased his well-rounded game, with several strong performances including double-doubles. With his combination of playmaking, scoring, and defensive ability, Nembhard has established himself as a promising young player for the Pacers.
Indiana Pacers Sign Andrew Nembhard to $59 Million Contract

After helping Indiana reach the Eastern Conference Finals last season, everyone saw how promising Nembhard can get as a starter. This led the franchise to extend him, as seen in an article written by Michael Marot for AP.
“Andrew Nembhard and the Indiana Pacers have agreed to a three-year contract worth $59 million, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced,” Marot wrote.
Last season, the second of his NBA career, Nembhard averaged 9.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. Those numbers went up to 14.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per contest during the Pacers’ 17-game playoff run a couple of months ago.

Without doubt, Nembhard has all the makings of a solid backcourt player for Indiana. If all goes well, he can help Haliburton and the Pacers finally win the big one down the line.

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