AARON NESMITH (IND)
#26•A. NESMITH
F • 6’6, 213 lbs; 5th year, Vanderbilt
STAR UNDERDOG
NBA ROLE: 3&D
Aaron Nesmith: 6’6, 3&D wing w/ a powerful impact as a defender; Nesmith plays an aggressive style predicated on physicality: holds his own v. most matchups - can defend guards & forwards despite not overwhelming them athletically; always in the mix for steals, good shot-blocker w/ nice instincts; nice spot-up shooter, though Nesmith’s also effective off dribble handoffs (can get his own 3 around screens); multi-level scorer* but his main impact is from downtown, must add a floater to round out his attack; lurks well near the baseline, looks to score via short Js; needs to improve finishing near the rim & playmaking off the dribble; strong third & fourth seasons w/ Indiana (instrumental presence during ECF run in 2024) - Nesmith plugs in as a rangy defender & shooter, can he help Indy contend in 2025?
*similar makeup to his mentor, Khris Middleton
SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.
#DOGTAG: STAR UNDERDOG, LOCKDOWN DEFENDER
MORE ON A. NESMITH
Avg. career-high 12.2 points/game (2023-24)
Drafted 14th overall (2020)
South Carolina native
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 78
(via Delay of Game Hoops & NBA on ESPN)