Andrew Nembhard
#2PG · Indiana Pacers
Day-to-Day
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Height
6'4"
Weight
191 lbs
Age
26
College
Gonzaga
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
6'5.8"
Reach
8'3.0"
Hand Size
8" × 9.5"
C+
B+
D+
B
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The Verdict on Andrew, in One Read
On the field, Andrew Nembhard grades out as a shaky PG for Indiana Pacers (D+ Impact). That places him 29th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as fairly priced on the Contract Value Index (C+) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is positive (B+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 265 | 16.9 | 2.8 | 7.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 44.2% | 34.4% | 80.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 57 | 16.9 | 2.8 | 7.7 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakC+LongevityMid-CareerRecentB-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 57 | 16.9 | 2.8 | 7.7 | 44.2% | B B |
| 2024-25 | | 65 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 45.8% | C+ C+ |
| 2023-24 | | 68 | 9.2 | 2.1 | 4.1 | 49.8% | D+ D+ |
| 2022-23 | | 75 | 9.5 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 44.1% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$58.7M
Guaranteed
$37.7M
AAV
$18.1M/yr
Guaranteed %64%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Production versus salary tier earns Andrew Nembhard a C+ Contract Value Index in the NBA market. At $18.1M AAV on a three-year deal, Nembhard's compensation sits in a congested mid-tier guard band where execution matters more than name recognition—and his 2025-26 season numbers (16.9 PPG, 7.7 APG, 57 games) suggest he's delivering the two-way consistency Indiana's coaching staff values, even if his scoring volume doesn't command elite-tier pricing. The CVI reflects a mild structural disconnect: a fourth-year player posting solid-starter production on a contract designed for above-average contributors, which creates marginal inefficiency rather than outright overpay. Nembhard's age (26) and career stage place him in a sweet spot for a complementary floor general—proven enough to hold a primary rotation role, young enough to maintain that value through the term—but his contract lacks the upside leverage that would push the index higher. Media framing consistently positions him as a foundational, franchise-caliber starter whose two-way contributions and reliable assist numbers make him integral to Indiana's Eastern Conference push, a narrative that stabilizes rather than elevates his contract valuation. The three-year term carries modest risk given his performance trajectory and team investment in his role, though the broader index reflects that Indiana could have secured similar production at a modestly lower threshold in today's guard market.
Performance Analysis
B-
#29 of 93 Point Guards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Andrew's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Andrew Compares at the Position
Andrew Nembhard ranks 29th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Andrew between CJ McCollum (B-) just ahead and Dejounte Murray (C+) just behind.
Graded higher
CJ McCollumAtlanta HawksB-Fred VanVleetHouston RocketsB-Trae YoungWashington WizardsB-Andrew NembhardB-
Graded lower
Dejounte MurrayNew Orleans PelicansTransaction History
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About this player
Andrew Nembhard is a player in his 3rd NBA season listed at PG for the Indiana Pacers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Andrew Nembhard, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Performance B-, Sentiment B+.
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