Aaron Nesmith
#23SF · Indiana Pacers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 330 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 45.1% | 38.1% | 83.0% |
| 2025-26 | 42 | 13.4 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 40.1% | 36.7% | 83.8% |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 12.7 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 47.2% | 49.2% | 86.1% |
| 2023-24 | 17 | 10.5 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 43.3% | 27.8% | 91.9% |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$22.0M
AAV
$5.5M/yr
Performance Analysis
Aaron Nesmith earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 330 career games, Aaron has averaged 9.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Aaron's strongest metric is FG% at 4507.8, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.2, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Aaron ranks 28th in overall performance. Aaron will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Indiana Pacers.
Current Sentiment
Aaron Nesmith's perception has deteriorated sharply due to injury concerns and controversial NBA-Pacers conflict. His C+ performance grade reflects inconsistent play during a disastrous tanking season. At $5.5M annually, he's viewed as underperforming with serious durability questions. The medicating controversy overshadows his play, creating negative headlines and organizational dysfunction. Fan confidence is pessimistic; Nesmith's injury status and role uncertainty make his future bleak.
Transaction History
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