12-23-2025, 07:17 PM
(12-23-2025, 06:42 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: I really like Nembhard. Time will tell if he can overcome his size and be a good backup on a good team. He has had some off games. I am not surprised with his shooting issues lately. I expect many more 6 point games than 20 point games. Last night he shot poorly and had some turnovers. I had not problem with most of his shots he took. There have been several games where I thought Williams had the better game but I view Nembhard higher. Despite his size, I think he does a lot of things on defense to make him playable. I like how he doesn’t go for pump fakes and how he isn’t afraid to put his body on bigger players.
Even with his off shooting nights he still creates a lot of shots for others. I think he needs to have better plan for when he gets deep in the lane with length on him but I think (hope) the Mavs have something with him.
I just imagine Kyrie getting the Nembhard minutes. We’ve talked up the rookie, for good reason, but imagine what the team’s ceiling would be with Kai out there instead.