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United States Aaron Nesmith has established himself as a dynamic guard-forward in the NBA, currently contributing to the Indiana Pacers with his versatile play and consistent effort.
Signed to a multi-year sponsorship deal, aligning with the brand's emphasis on performance footwear and representing their fifth NBA player. This partnership also involved Nesmith supporting the Shamrock Foundation's The Playbook initiative and debuting original shoe designs.
Co-founded 'Off Court,' a basketball-centric community and social media app owned and operated by players, alongside Darius Garland and Payton Pritchard. The platform focuses on creating a specialized space for basketball players.
Aaron Joshua Nesmith was born on October 16, 1999, in Charleston, South Carolina. His basketball journey began early, attending Porter-Gaud School from fifth grade and joining the varsity team as an eighth-grader. During his high school career, Nesmith demonstrated significant talent, leading Porter-Gaud to three consecutive South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Class 3A state titles. As a senior, he averaged 21 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, earning the South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year award. Initially drawing limited attention from NCAA Division I programs, his performance in an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina, elevated his profile. He was ultimately rated as a four-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports, choosing to commit to Vanderbilt University.
Nesmith played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores, where he quickly took on an important role during his freshman season (2018-2019) due to injuries and underperformance from teammates. He averaged 11 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, leading the team in scoring during conference play. His collegiate tenure was highlighted by several career games, including a 26-point performance against Florida and a double-double of 24 points and 14 rebounds against Auburn, earning him the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Week in February 2019. In his sophomore season (2019-2020), Nesmith showcased exceptional three-point shooting, scoring a career-high 34 points twice and setting a personal best of eight three-pointers in a single game. Despite a right foot injury that shortened his sophomore season, where he averaged 23 points and 4.9 rebounds per game with an impressive 52.2% from three-point range, he declared for the 2020 NBA draft.
His professional career commenced when he was selected as the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. Nesmith signed a four-year, $16.5 million rookie contract in November 2020. During his rookie season (2020-2021), he gradually earned consistent playing time, demonstrating his shooting capabilities and a ‘gritty hustle.’ He achieved multiple career-highs, including 15 points, 9 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks in April 2021. In his second season with the Celtics (2021-2022), he recorded a personal best of 18 points against the Philadelphia 76ers and was part of the team that reached the 2022 NBA Finals. In July 2022, Nesmith was traded to the Indiana Pacers, where he transitioned into a starting small forward role, further developing his offensive game and contributing significantly to the team. His performance led to a three-year, $33 million contract extension with the Pacers in October 2023, and he reached his second NBA Finals appearance in the 2024-25 season.
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