Grading Andrew Nembhard's Season With Pacers Through NBA All-Star Break

In his third NBA season, Nembhard is averaging 10.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.3 steals, all of which are career-highs. His shooting, especially from deep, has taken a drop this season, falling to 32.2 percent, although it's hard to argue that he hasn't improved across the board. 

Nembhard is on the last season of his rookie deal and will make only $2 million this season, although Indiana clearly has a lot of faith in him, signing him to a 3-year, $59 million extension this summer.

While that contract hasn't kicked in yet, he will need to continue to improve to justify his $18.1 million salary next year, although if he does keep breaking out, expect him to emerge as one of the better two-way guards in the NBA, and as long as his backcourt running mate stays healthy and in the lineup, Nembhard can play to his strengths. 

Last year, he saved his best playing for the postseason, and we'll give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he will continue to be a high-impact player well into the backend of the season. Through his first 37 games, he has shown his value as a winning player, although his lack of large improvements limits him to a B+.