Nesmith darted to Vucevic, already behind, and fouled for the fourth time in 13 minutes. Advertised as the best pure shooter in the 2020 NBA Draft, Nesmith has instead earned playing time with his all out hustle on the floor and commitment to get better when he’s not in the game. Nesmith battled conditioning and defensive struggles, then a shooting slump, with long stretches of time spent on the bench.
“It’s something I’ve always looked toward, it’s something I’ve always dreamed of,” Nesmith said.