Aaron Nesmith - 2020 NBA Draft Prospect

[timvp]

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Aaron Nesmith

College: Vanderbilt
Position: SF/SG
Age: 21
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 215 pounds
Draft Range: 6 to 16

Why: Very good shooter with deep range. Averaged 23 points per game on 52.2% shooting from three. Played in a pro-style offense and was great at using screens to get open. Showed a budding ability to create his own shot. Gave effort on defense; gets blocks and steals at an acceptable rate. Regarded as a smart, hardworking individual.

Why Not: Not much of an athlete, which limits his upside on defense and makes it unlikely that he'll be a high percentage finisher. The release on his jumper is a bit slow for someone who is regarded as a shooting specialist. Played only 14 games before suffering a stress fracture and requiring surgery on his foot.

Spurs Fit: The Spurs could use a floor spacer so it wouldn't be surprising to see him play as a rookie. He could at least step into a Belinelli-like role.

Spurs Comparison - Ceiling: Dale Ellis

Spurs Comparison - Floor: 1998 Chuck Person

Statistics (http://www.tankathon.com/players/aaron-nesmith)
Highlight Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uuiGxkbMKk)
Interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koltoZpL7l4)

[BackHome]

I am trying to remember that one kid we had that was playing great until he broke his foot which pretty much ended his career. We have enough foot problems with White I would pass on him for the 11 pick.

[ace3g]

I am trying to remember that one kid we had that was playing great until he broke his foot which pretty much ended his career. We have enough foot problems with White I would pass on him for the 11 pick.

James "Mr." Anderson

[jjktkk]

Nesmith's ceiling and floor attributes are impressive. I can live with Dale Ellis's ceiling, or a Chuck Person's floor combined with Nesmith's ability to create his own shot and his work on the defensive end.

[timvp]

We have enough foot problems with White I would pass on him for the 11 pick.

Yeah, his reps say it's no big deal and he'll be 100% by the start of the season. But ... it'd make me pause. If it's one time occurrence, then that's fine. But repeated stress fractures have ended many basketball careers -- Bill Walton, Sam Bowie, etc. Hell, even Pau Gasol was finally done in by a foot stress fracture.

Nesmith isn't a big so it's less worrisome but given the choice, I'd go with Vassell over him using the stress fracture as a tie-breaker even though Nesmith is the type of bulk shooting sniper the Spurs could really use.

[Dejounte]

I'd rather get a shooter from free agency. Seems like those are a dime a dozen

[pad300]

He's a flamethrower of a shooter, but I don't want to see him trying to defend our basket at the NBA level. He's a Belinelli level defender at best.

[r0drig0lac]

if he can be a shooter Duncan Robinson level with that size, he’s definitely worth it.

[DAF86]

I like him, tbh. He's not just a spot up shooter, he can do it coming off screens and for a "shooting specialist" he's pretty decent at defense too. One of my top 4 targets (taking out the Toppins and Avdijas, which aren't likely to fall to us).

[DAF86]

He's a flamethrower of a shooter, but I don't want to see him trying to defend our basket at the NBA level. He's a Belinelli level defender at best.

Nah, Belinelli doesn't have the length nor the leaping ability Nesmith has. Also, this kid seems like he actually tries on defense.

[Dejounte]

Nesmith isnt afraid to attack the basket with a defender on him. At times he blows by his defender with a nice first step. His offensive repertoire is above average. Hes not afraid to get bumped, which is a good sign. As I've repeated over and over, I would hate it if we go for another <=6'6" SG/SF hybrid, but if it ends up being Nesmith, I wouldnt be too upset.

He needs to be taught some defense. Hes not a traffic cone, but its not great.

[BackHome]

Have to disagree he has a hard time when getting bumped much like Walker has this year also his handles are not that great and his defense is pretty bad. I took your advice and have been looking at the good but also the bad and while I think he is a great shooter I just don’t know if he is with it at 11th pick. But to be honest the more I look at guys in our area of drafting the more I am understanding why everyone saying this is a bad draft class.

With whoever we take I don’t think they will be ready for the big team there first year unless we move up and take Obi.

[Dejounte]

Have to disagree he has a hard time when getting bumped much like Walker has this year also his handles are not that great and his defense is pretty bad. I took your advice and have been looking at the good but also the bad and while I think he is a great shooter I just don’t know if he is with it at 11th pick. But to be honest the more I look at guys in our area of drafting the more I am understanding why everyone saying this is a bad draft class.

With whoever we take I don’t think they will be ready for the big team there first year unless we move up and take Obi.

I could be wrong and need to watch a few more games. My opinion on players can change as evidenced by my *high* for Isaiah Stewart waning.

I'm proud you're not watching strictly highlights. There are a lot of things you notice outside of highlights.

[Dejounte]

BackHome

Question about what you mean by "hard time": are you saying when he gets bumped, it affects his shot thus the ball misses badly OR he shies away from contact whenever he attacks?

[DesignatedT]

I think I’d prefer Nesmith to Vassell.

[wildbill2u]

Special shooters usually don't bother to work on their other skills, especially about defense. But I could see him paired with White. No perfect fit on the board at 11??? Trade Murray to get a SF???

[MannyIsGod]

He's a flamethrower of a shooter, but I don't want to see him trying to defend our basket at the NBA level. He's a Belinelli level defender at best.


Um, no. Its like some of you comment without seeing them ever play.

[rankingtear]

Mocked to us at 11 by most intel based boards in Athletic and ESPN. Elite character kid and leader.

[BatManu20]

One of my favorite prospects at 11. Best shooter in the draft (52% 3-pt shooter at over 8 attempts/per is really impressive), he fits a need for us, and he’s a Spurs-type player with his high-character and leadership ability. Foot injury is obv not great but I think he’ll be fine by Spring Training. Good chance he’s a Spur imo and I’d he pretty happy about it. This team needs youth and 3-point shooting at the wing position; He provides both.

[BatManu20]

7uuiGxkbMKk

[Sugus]

To people who have seen him play - could Nesmith play the full-time 3? Is he more of a 3, a 2.5, or a 3.5? How is his man-to-man and team defense? From the available measurements on Timvp's draft profile, he looks like a carbon copy of Keldon at draft night - both 6'6'', both at 215, no idea about Nesmith's wingspan... But Keldon is already a stretch IMO to play the 3 full time, so I'm worried about getting a player of very similar measurements/projected playing role. I'd love to hear more about him to decide whether it's worth it to watch a few full games on Nesmith.

[Dejounte]

I'm liking him more. He's not just a spot up shooter (like Saddiq Bey), he has an offensive arsenal when inside the arc. Firmly has a spot in my tier 2 list.

[DAF86]

To people who have seen him play - could Nesmith play the full-time 3? Is he more of a 3, a 2.5, or a 3.5? How is his man-to-man and team defense? From the available measurements on Timvp's draft profile, he looks like a carbon copy of Keldon at draft night - both 6'6'', both at 215, no idea about Nesmith's wingspan... But Keldon is already a stretch IMO to play the 3 full time, so I'm worried about getting a player of very similar measurements/projected playing role. I'd love to hear more about him to decide whether it's worth it to watch a few full games on Nesmith.

He's a 2.5, imho. He's a bit flat footed in one on one defense but seems good on help defense and displays deceptive hops. He has some impressive shot blocking highlights.

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/i7sZArpsaQ0

The play at 20:55 where he steps around the defender is what made me a believer in this guy.

[rankingtear]

To people who have seen him play - could Nesmith play the full-time 3? Is he more of a 3, a 2.5, or a 3.5? How is his man-to-man and team defense? From the available measurements on Timvp's draft profile, he looks like a carbon copy of Keldon at draft night - both 6'6'', both at 215, no idea about Nesmith's wingspan... But Keldon is already a stretch IMO to play the 3 full time, so I'm worried about getting a player of very similar measurements/projected playing role. I'd love to hear more about him to decide whether it's worth it to watch a few full games on Nesmith.

Doesn't matter what position he plays, he's role is as a movement shooter, he'll get the touches that beli and bryn are getting. These kind of guys are so valuable in a high-level nba offense, that's why guys like bryn forbes and duncan robinson are being played even though they are negative defensively. This is also the reason cam johnson , was selected 11th overall in the last draft.

[Dejounte]

To people who have seen him play - could Nesmith play the full-time 3? Is he more of a 3, a 2.5, or a 3.5? How is his man-to-man and team defense? From the available measurements on Timvp's draft profile, he looks like a carbon copy of Keldon at draft night - both 6'6'', both at 215, no idea about Nesmith's wingspan... But Keldon is already a stretch IMO to play the 3 full time, so I'm worried about getting a player of very similar measurements/projected playing role. I'd love to hear more about him to decide whether it's worth it to watch a few full games on Nesmith.

Seems like he picks up players his size up to the 3. I need to watch more.

Nesmith is the only wing (2.5) so far where I'd make an exception to my preference for a 3.5. His talent pops out of the screen and is a perfect fit for the modern NBA. You draft him and you just work it out somehow.

In 3 years, maybe a core of:

White/ DJ/ Q
Nesmith/ Lonnie
Keldon
Samanic
Poetl

I'd still draft Precious and maybe Pat over Nesmith. But I would be happy with any of these three scenarios.

[mo7888]

Seems like he picks up players his size up to the 3. I need to watch more.

Nesmith is the only wing (2.5) so far where I'd make an exception to my preference for a 3.5. His talent pops out of the screen and is a perfect fit for the modern NBA. You draft him and you just work it out somehow.

In 3 years, maybe a core of:

White/ DJ/ Q
Nesmith/ Lonnie
Keldon
Samanic
Poetl

I'd still draft Precious and maybe Pat over Nesmith. But I would be happy with any of these three scenarios.

I like him alot too. I'd still prefer to trade up if we could get Obi or Wiseman but if we can't my 'perfect' draft would be Nesmith at 11...pick up a 2nd 1st for Woodard...and use my 2nd on Perry or Reed.

[Kurgan]

Seems like he picks up players his size up to the 3. I need to watch more.

Nesmith is the only wing (2.5) so far where I'd make an exception to my preference for a 3.5. His talent pops out of the screen and is a perfect fit for the modern NBA. You draft him and you just work it out somehow.

In 3 years, maybe a core of:

White/ DJ/ Q
Nesmith/ Lonnie
Keldon
Samanic
Poetl

I'd still draft Precious and maybe Pat over Nesmith. But I would be happy with any of these three scenarios.

I'm wary of that stress fracture. Last thing I want the Spurs to do is draft someone that's already damaged goods. Hopefully, they take a good look at his medical charts.

[Dejounte]

I'm wary of that stress fracture. Last thing I want the Spurs to do is draft someone that's already damaged goods. Hopefully, they take a good look at his medical charts.

Yeah, that would be my main concern. I looked at an article about who has had that type of injury. Scary.

[Sugus]

Doesn't matter what position he plays, he's role is as a movement shooter, he'll get the touches that beli and bryn are getting. These kind of guys are so valuable in a high-level nba offense, that's why guys like bryn forbes and duncan robinson are being played even though they are negative defensively. This is also the reason cam johnson , was selected 11th overall in the last draft.

Yeah, I see the value he brings to the table, I wouldn't really be opposed to drafting him IF the Spurs are clear on his medical records. I agree with other posters that I'd be worried about that, and I personally would also prefer a more SF/PF hybrid kind of player.

Though, if you were to guarantee me the drafting of Nesmith means I never have to see another minute of either Forbes nor Beli in a Spurs uniform, I think that alone is worth the #11 pick, tbh...

[Dejounte]

The more I watch, the more I love. Not common for players I watch.

http://www.tankathon.com/players/compare?players=aaron-nesmith--stephen-curry--klay-thompson--damian-lillard--cj-mccollum

If Aaron did not get injured, would he have kept up the same production? And would that have made him a top 3 pick?

[mo7888]

The more I watch, the more I love. Not common for players I watch.

http://www.tankathon.com/players/compare?players=aaron-nesmith--stephen-curry--klay-thompson--damian-lillard--cj-mccollum

If Aaron did not get injured, would he have kept up the same production? And would that have made him a top 3 pick?

I agree. Injury concerns are my only question and I trust the medical staff in that regard.

[TD 21]

If the top 10 more or less play out to projection and his medical checks out, I suspect he's the guy.

Seems like a Spur and would fill a clear need and one they've typically valued: Off movement wing shooter. Unlike most of them, has decent enough physical tools to be a non liability defender (the type the likes of James, Harden, etc. seek out, force switches, repeatedly breakdown and run off the floor).

The "can he play SF?" question is foolish. Of course, he can and will nominally play it plenty and given his lack of lateral quicks, it might even be more suitable. He won't be able to defend the likes of James, Scumbag, etc. though.

[spurspl]

imo hes more SG than SF. We need an athletic PF much more. If spurs can find smb in a 2nd round or trade for another 1st to draft a guy like jalen smith or even poku im ok with neismith. But for now imo precious is a better choice.

edit: due to tankathon spurs selects reggie perry. Killian tllie might be available too (imo better player). If this could happen im more than ok with neismith

[Dejounte]

imo hes more SG than SF. We need an athletic PF much more. If spurs can find smb in a 2nd round or trade for another 1st to draft a guy like jalen smith or even poku im ok with neismith. But for now imo precious is a better choice.

edit: due to tankathon spurs selects reggie perry. Killian tllie might be available too (imo better player). If this could happen im more than ok with neismith

Killian looked intriguing when I checked him out, then I learned he has a terrible injury history. Sounds like the Jontay Porter of this year...

[rankingtear]

" Nesmith’s season was ended by a broken foot, but having done this on the team side I can tell you a single foot injury is rarely impactful on a player’s draft stock. " - Hollinger

[Chinook]

Depends on what he broke. If it's his fifth metatarsal, then he's done. It'd be a damned shame too. He looks like he could be special. The team would definitely need to be on the look out for a PF of the future, but they'd have so many options for the eventual 1-3 that all have different skill-sets. Would make this season interesting and lower the chances that both Forbes and Beli come back.

[Dejounte]

Depends on what he broke. If it's his fifth metatarsal, then he's done. It'd be a damned shame too. He looks like he could be special. The team would definitely need to be on the look out for a PF of the future, but they'd have so many options for the eventual 1-3 that all have different skill-sets. Would make this season interesting and lower the chances that both Forbes and Beli come back.

The nail on the coffin already happened to Forbes when Pop didn't play him at all during the bubble. It sounds too good to be true to most folks because of what we've seen year long, but I'm pretty sure that was the end. He gone.

[Degoat]

Idk didn’t James Anderson have a similar injury that pretty much derailed his career when he was on the spurs

[Dejounte]

Idk didn’t James Anderson have a similar injury that pretty much derailed his career when he was on the spurs

Yeah, if it's the fifth metatarsal for Nesmith too then I'll give this a hard pass. I really liked him too.

[pad300]

A question, are people overrating his shooting from a hot streak in an injury shortened season? He played 14 games this season . Last year he shot 34% from 3.

[Kurik]

A question, are people overrating his shooting from a hot streak in an injury shortened season? He played 14 games this season . Last year he shot 34% from 3.

Partly yes, I wouldn't expect him to be anywhere near that in the NBA but he did go from 5.5 3 attempts to 8.2 and managed to shoot it that well. I don't think a 38% career shooter from 3 would be out of the question for him if he stays healthy.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/Shot_Quality/status/1296824269150867463?s=19

Like I said in the other thread: remember to use context when interpreting this data.

[timvp]

This guy's footwork coming off of down-screens is masterful, tbh. He reminds me more and more of Dale Ellis in that each step he takes coming around picks is purposeful and has obviously been practiced extensively.

Injury is worrisome. He also has no court vision, which gives him definite bust potential if his shooting doesn't translate. It's also weird that Vanderbilt wasn't better before he went down since they actual had decent talent.

[Dejounte]

This guy's footwork coming off of down-screens is masterful, tbh. He reminds me more and more of Dale Ellis in that each step he takes coming around picks is purposeful and has obviously been practiced extensively.

Injury is worrisome. He also has no court vision, which gives him definite bust potential if his shooting doesn't translate. It's also weird that Vanderbilt wasn't better before he went down since they actual had decent talent.

Agreed. He's my number 2 after Jalen Smith.

[Dejounte]

He's also built like Kawhi Leonard:

CExfVKTpTls

[Dejounte]

I think if the Rockets beat the Lakers, there's a strong possibility we will get this guy and commit to small ball.

[TD 21]

I think if the Rockets beat the Lakers, there's a strong possibility we will get this guy and commit to small ball.

Like they're going to make a monumental decision based off of a series they're not even involved in. You're also overrating the Lakers if you read into the result.

The Spurs don't have an all time great player nor do they have the ancillary personnel for it. Tucker and Covington are 3.5's (I know the former plays the nominal 5), something none of DeRozan or the Spurs' youth is.

[Dejounte]

Like they're going to make a monumental decision based off of a series they're not even involved in. You're also overrating the Lakers if you read into the result.

The Spurs don't have an all time great player nor do they have the ancillary personnel for it. Tucker and Covington are 3.5's (I know the former plays the nominal 5), something none of DeRozan or the Spurs' youth is.

I'm not so sure it's so "monumental". We're not far off from being there. If anything, we are often playing small-er ball without players like Tucker and Covington. Aldridge is a step away from being phased out due to age, and we haven't totally committed to Poetl yet.

[TD 21]

I'm not so sure it's so "monumental". We're not far off from being there. If anything, we are often playing small-er ball without players like Tucker and Covington. Aldridge is a step away from being phased out due to age, and we haven't totally committed to Poetl yet.

If you're suggesting playing DeRozan as a full time nominal "PF", then yeah, that's monumental.

Whether it's Aldridge and Poeltl or whoever is brought in to replace them, they're still going to have multiple rotational centers.

[exstatic]

Yeah, that would be my main concern. I looked at an article about who has had that type of injury. Scary.

Is it the fifth metatarsal fracture? Hard pass if it is. That’s what took out our former #20 pick James Anderson. Probably the worst thing about it is that it will affect shooting.

[Dejounte]

Is it the fifth metatarsal fracture? Hard pass if it is. That’s what took out our former #20 pick James Anderson. Probably the worst thing about it is that it will affect shooting.

I don't think anyone knows right now

[exstatic]

This guy's footwork coming off of down-screens is masterful, tbh. He reminds me more and more of Dale Ellis in that each step he takes coming around picks is purposeful and has obviously been practiced extensively.

Injury is worrisome. He also has no court vision, which gives him definite bust potential if his shooting doesn't translate. It's also weird that Vanderbilt wasn't better before he went down since they actual had decent talent.

The Spurs usually want someone with at least the potential to be a secondary playmaker. If he has no court vision, he’s going to be a tough fit.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Is it the fifth metatarsal fracture? Hard pass if it is. That’s what took out our former #20 pick James Anderson. Probably the worst thing about it is that it will affect shooting.


The fifth is the one on the outside of the foot, and it can be a bitch. But it isn't necessarily a death sentence either. There's an area on the fifth that doesn't get much blood flow, so doesn't heal easily. Get a break in that area and it can screw a career. I think that's what happened to Anderson.

[BackHome]

I am drafting best player period not caring about other team players just want someone who will have a impact on my team. If his medical checks out then I would be OK with the pick he is not my first choice, but I trust the organization to pick the right guy.

[spurraider21]

didnt kevin durant also fracture his fifth metatarsal

[RC_Drunkford]

I like Bey over Nesmith. I think Bey has the better physical tools and more potential for improvement

[Dejounte]

I like Bey over Nesmith. I think Bey has the better physical tools and more potential for improvement

With the lack of burst, how? He moves like a power forward on offense. No finesse, either.

[objective]

Should anything be read into how Garland performed as a rookie? Another Vanderbilt guard who was a great college 3pt shooter injured and missing most of the season? He shot 47.8% on almost 5 atttempts a game in college, then in the pros comes down to 35.5% and from what I remember was considered to be a disappointment.

[exstatic]

Should anything be read into how Garland performed as a rookie? Another Vanderbilt guard who was a great college 3pt shooter injured and missing most of the season? He shot 47.8% on almost 5 atttempts a game in college, then in the pros comes down to 35.5% and from what I remember was considered to be a disappointment.

His college career was five whole games, a tiny sample size.

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/WUkXMiVSKMk

Still wouldn't mind this guy. He would open things up for everyone. His size isn't bad, he looks really long. Between Saddiq and Nesmith, the latter has way more offensive versatility. He shows more natural scoring ability than just spotting up, which Saddiq does (albeit at a decent %).

Says he was a Dwyane Wade fan and a big time Miami heat fan.

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/zzcOO1CFP6o

Didn't realize a new video of him was posted by Hardwood Hoops Central.

I think Nesmith will surprise during the combine. Eye test could be wrong but he looks taller and longer than Vassell. We will see.

[mo7888]

https://youtu.be/WUkXMiVSKMk

Still wouldn't mind this guy. He would open things up for everyone. His size isn't bad, he looks really long. Between Saddiq and Nesmith, the latter has way more offensive versatility. He shows more natural scoring ability than just spotting up, which Saddiq does (albeit at a decent %).

Says he was a Dwyane Wade fan and a big time Miami heat fan.

He's probably the guy I'd pick if we stay at 11 and someone like Wiseman or Obi doesn't fall (assuming medical checks out). I'm still very high on Woodard in the 20's. Jalen Smith would probably be my next choice at 11 if Nesmith has medical issues or is off the board.

That said, my preference is to trade DJM and move up and/or trade down with Boston for 14 + their higher 1st in the 20's.

At 41 take Perry or Reed and call it a day..

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

His lack of games with this quality shooting worries me along with the lower extremity injury.

his freshman year he got a lot of minutes and game time. His shooting numbers weren’t that impressive then which is understandable due to being a freshman.

He shot great in a limited amount of games as a sophomore and it was against not the best talent which makes me side eye the numbers even more.

[keithington1]

This guy has the best chance to have the Tyler Herro, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray effect. Late lottery all star caliber shooter/player.

[kobyz]

I'm starting to get up for him being our guy at 11, him and Keldon together on the wings could be great punch

[EasyMoney]

Can he play the 3/4 full time? Have not read much about him. Would not make sense to draft another guard

[Dejounte]

Can he play the 3/4 full time? Have not read much about him. Would not make sense to draft another guard

I mean, maybe in small ball line ups. Nesmith is what we wish Lonnie could be (without the hops). He'd be like Jamal Murray out there with ace shooting.

[pad300]

I mean, maybe in small ball line ups. Nesmith is what we wish Lonnie could be (without the hops). He'd be like Jamal Murray out there with ace shooting.

This is ridiculous, Nesmith is not comparable to Jamal Murray - he can't pass at that level, nor drive. He's a gunner, not a point guard.

[Dejounte]

This is ridiculous, Nesmith is not comparable to Jamal Murray - he can't pass at that level, nor drive. He's a gunner, not a point guard.

All I mentioned was shooting. Please re-read. Jesus.

[pad300]

All I mentioned was shooting. Please re-read. Jesus.

I assume english is a second language for you?

What you wrote: "He'd be like Jamal Murray out there with ace shooting." Given Jamal Murray doesn't have ace shooting (34.6 3FG% this year vs an average PG's 35.6 3FG%), your sentence means Jamal Murray + "ace shooting" ... which Nesmith is not going to do. If you wanted to say he'd shoot like Jamal Murray, you should write a sentence like : "He'd give us ace shooting like Jamal Murray."

[Dejounte]

I assume english is a second language for you?

What you wrote: "He'd be like Jamal Murray out there with ace shooting." Given Jamal Murray doesn't have ace shooting (34.6 3FG% this year vs an average PG's 35.6 3FG%), your sentence means Jamal Murray + "ace shooting" ... which Nesmith is not going to do. If you wanted to say he'd shoot like Jamal Murray, you should write a sentence like : "He'd give us ace shooting like Jamal Murray."

If you wanted to be an ass, you should have told me. What got your panties in a wad? Grammar nazi, much? Did I call you out on some bullshit that's why you're pissed off? Fuck off, old man. You're still living in the 90s if you still think having a second language is still something to be ashamed of.

[Dejounte]

Ah, I remember now. You're the Poku fuckboy who will go and criticize every prospect but Poku because you're so in love with him. I haven't said shit about Poku in a while. Why don't you go follow Poku on whatever team he lands on if it isn't the Spurs? That way you can keep sucking on his dick and fuck off from here.

[Chinook]

I don't really see Murray as a good shooting comp either, but I'm just coming back to this thread and don't know the full context. I see more Gordon or Thompson when talking about Neismith's shooting. I don't know about percentages, but when it comes to how they get their shots and their willingness to take those shots, I think that's where he'll be. I see him as someone who can be a top option of a good offense but not someone who can be the engine of a top offense. That might seem like a bad thing, but that ceiling is beyond where any player on the roster currently is, and it'd allow for flexibility in how the rest of the team is constructed.

[kobyz]

I see someone between Malik Beasley and Allan Houston

[Dejounte]

CFkT7U6nU89

How many elite shooters are also gym rats / physical freaks?

This is what makes Nesmith appealing to me.

[The Truth #6]

CFkT7U6nU89

How many elite shooters are also gym rats / physical freaks?

This is what makes Nesmith appealing to me.

I would love for him to be a gym rat, physical freak. But is that what this video shows?

[Dejounte]

I would love for him to be a gym rat, physical freak. But is that what this video shows?

I guess it's just a standard workout.

CExfVKTpTls

I think very few have his physique though.

[The Truth #6]

I am not sold on him at 11. His spot up shooting is phenomenal, but I’ve seen too many videos of him driving through traffic and falling down or getting overwhelmed or blocked, and this is against SMU level competition, if not literally SMU. I’ve seen him with some impressive explosive blocks, even from behind a la Danny Green, but this athleticism doesn’t translate when he drives to the rim.

I understand no one expects him to be a slasher, but I don’t project him to be anywhere near serviceable in the future in that regard, and so I think that has to limit his ceiling overall.

[The Truth #6]

I guess it's just a standard workout.

CExfVKTpTls

I think very few have his physique though.

I’ll give you that. Maybe your guy Jalen?

[The Truth #6]

Speaking of Jalen. Obviously he isn’t exactly the three point shooter that Aaron is, but he shoots well enough and brings so much more to the table, and he would still stretch the floor, and likely more than Aaron because he’s a big. That’s my roundabout endorsement for Jalen, even if he isn’t my preferred choice.

[DAF86]

Can he play the 3/4 full time? Have not read much about him. Would not make sense to draft another guard

No, he's a 2/3 more than a 3/4.

[DAF86]

Despite that I wouldn't be mad with this pick. I've seen a lot of folks saying his defense sucks but that's not what I saw, tbh. He's no lockdown defender but he can hold his own. And he has some deceptive hops when going for weak side blocks, tbh. He wouldn't be a liability ala Belinelli by any means.

[look_at_g_shred]

The SL definitely needs more firepower. I'm all for Nesmith if Williams/Kira are off the board at 11

[EasyMoney]

The SL definitely needs more firepower



Bryn Forbes just needs more touches then

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/KnicksDraftGuy/status/1319665892498804737?s=19

Aaron is long. I could be wrong but I feel he will surprise people with his measurements. I think he has legit (old-school) SF size.

[look_at_g_shred]

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[look_at_g_shred]

Been leaning Nesmith lately. Even over my guy Pat.

[DPG21920]

I’m good with him at 11

[The Truth #6]

The only way I could get on board with him at 11 is with a guarantee that Forbes is gone next year. And having just written that, I could live with that, definitely.

[duncan2150]

In a Zoom call with NBA reporters, Vanderbilt's Aaron Nesmith mentions the Spurs as one of five teams for whom he has participated in a pre-draft workout.

Jeff mc donald Twitter

[Dejounte]

In a Zoom call with NBA reporters, Vanderbilt's Aaron Nesmith mentions the Spurs as one of five teams for whom he has participated in a pre-draft workout.

Jeff mc donald Twitter

So that's four out of ten now?

[duncan2150]

Yes and I just saw Terry Amstrong ( I just know this Guy today) so five.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9QXwo_OLbY