Why the Pacers should extend Myles Turner and other fan questions
By Kyle Bordner
From @DJLongGreen317
"Has Andrew Nembhard done enough to secure a spot in the rising stars challenge… in your opinion?"
Andrew Nembhard has had an excellent rookie season for the Indiana Pacers. Halfway through the season, he’s averaging 8.4 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game. That’s the 9th most ppg for a rookie this season, the 3rd most apg, and he even has the 8th most win shares for a rookie this year.
The current format for the Rising Stars Challenge selects 12 rookies, 12 sophomores, and 4 G League Ignite players to play in a 4-team tournament. Andrew Nembhard certainly has a top-12 rookie statistical profile.
So, for now, I think we can confidently say that Andrew Nembhard should be selected to play in the Rising Stars Challenge this year.