Former Celtic Signs $33 Million Contract Extension

Former 14th overall Pick Aaron Nesmith has signed a $33 million contract extension to remain with the Indiana pacers organisation. This deal makes Nesmith the 10th player from the 2020 draft class to sign a rookie extension.

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith has agreed on a three-year, $33 million contract extension, Mike Lindeman of @excelbasketball tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/G2U1bnWzpK— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 23, 2023

Nesmith is the 10th member of the NBA Draft class of 2020 to reach a deal on a rookie scale extension -- with several more still negotiating ahead of the Monday night deadline.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 23, 2023

Celtics


After being selected by the Boston Celtics, Nesmith came off the bench in just over half of the Celtics' fixtures. During this time, he averaged less than 5 points per game and around 13 minutes per appearance. His unimpressive start saw the Celtics send Nesmith to play for their G-League affiliate team during his final season in Boston.

The Celtics eventually traded nesmith to the Pacers along with other assets as they brought in Malcom Brogdan.

The Pacers will trade Malcolm Brogdon to the Celtics for a package including Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith and a 2023 first-round pick, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/kuEoFDl7ov— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 1, 2022

Breakout Season

As a Pacer, Nesmith had a breakout season, becoming a regular starter for Indiana as he averaged over 10 points per game. Nesmith is a great fit for the young core led by Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield. His impressive season was so impactful that he has been signed to stay with the Pacers for at least 3 more years as they continue their rebuild.

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith has agreed on a three-year, $33 million contract extension, Mike Lindeman of @excelbasketball tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/G2U1bnWzpK— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 23, 2023