A Ryan Nembhard honor that would make Andrew Nembhard proud
Ryan Nembhardt’s first NBA start comes on the big stage, and it’s a moment where Andrew Nembhardt should be smiling in Indiana.
Dallas Mavericks Running back Ryan Nembhardt is expected to join starting lineup against Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein, as reported by CBS Sports. The undrafted rookie, with a two-way contract, earned a shot after a big fourth quarter in Monday’s loss to the Miami Heat that clearly caught the attention of the coaching staff.
For the season, Ryan Nembhard is averaging 3.0 points and 2.7 assists in limited minutes while shooting 36.4% from the field per ESPN. Nothing great yet, but confidence to start with NBA Cup the away game against Luka Doncic and the Lakers 13-4 tells more than the early numbers.
It also adds another layer to a family story that has quietly become one of the best in the league. The Indiana Pacers are guarding Andrew Nembhardt he’s putting up 17.5 points and 6.2 assists per game this season, per ESPN, and already is gained a reputation as a keeper of the big moment. The brothers grew up together in Aurora, Ontario, went through Gonzaga, and now share an NBA backcourt in opposite conferences.
Now Ryan Nembhard gets his own “first start” milestone, in LA, in a Cup game, with Anthony Davis returning to Dallas and the spotlight firmly on this strange, new rivalry between the Mavericks and Lakers. Not bad for a two-way guard who just keeps getting the right people to take notice.
2025-11-29 02:39:00
