Andrew Nembhard

As the confirmation of his star potential continues to be validated throughout the Indiana Pacers’ journey into the 2024 NBA Playoffs’ third round, Andrew Nembhard has left both his organization and his opponents alike to settle upon the same, fitting conclusion: this is not your average second-round pick. Burdened with keeping Indiana’s No. 1-ranked offense afloat without its All-Star floor general, the silky-smooth combo guard steps to the task, coordinating the Pacers through a last-play-of-the-half inbounds situation. No stranger to the art of burying 31-foot bombs to beat the buzzer, Nembhard reintroduces himself, receiving the ball once more before elevating into a 3-pointer from the Pacers’ side-court logo. Nembhard’s triple propelled Indiana to a 12-point halftime lead, a luxury that allowed Indiana to push the Boston Celtics to the brink in the closely-contested Game Three loss on May 25, 2024. Smooth and stable under the pressures of his first-ever postseason, Nembhard broke out for a career-high 32 points — highlighted by a 17-point second quarter tear — complementing it with four rebounds, nine assists, and four 3-pointers.