Aaron Nesmith, Wing, Vanderbilt
In 2019-20, the Golden State Warriors rank at the bottom of the league in 3-point shooting percentage, with 33.4% on 10.4 makes per game. A large part of their lowly shooting is due to injuries to Curry and Thompson. Once the duo returns healthy to Golden State’s lineup, their shooting numbers will improve.
If Golden State wants to bolster their long-distance shooting outside of the Splash Brothers, Vanderbilt’s Aaron Nesmith is an intriguing option. Although an injury limited him to 14 games in his final season at Vanderbilt, the 6-foot-6 wing shot 52,2% from beyond the arc on 8.2 attempts per game. Nesmith buried seven or more 3-pointers in four games for the Commodores in 2019-20.
Nesmith moves efficiently without the basketball and understands floor spacing well enough to get open. The sophomore sharpshooter plays with confidence and isn’t afraid to let it rip from deep with defenders in his face.
Range with a defender in his kitchen. pic.twitter.com/4WRYLrSEAU
— Tommy Call III (@tommy_III) April 26, 2020
Adding a shooting threat like Nesmith alongside Curry and Thompson could overwhelm opposing defenses from long distance.
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