Aaron Nesmith is a professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers. The Boston Celtics drafted him 14th overall in 2020, and since then, he's played guard-forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He spent his first two years with the Celtics. However, in 2022, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers as part of the Malcolm Brogdon deal.
Born on October 16, 1999, in Charleston, South Carolina, Aaron Nesmith went to Porter-Gaud School. He helped the team to multiple Class 3A state victories and was the three-time SCISA Class 3A Player of the Year. As a four-star prospect, Nesmith decided to play college basketball for Vanderbilt from 2018 to 2020. Nesmith improved from 33.7% on 5.5 attempts from deep in his freshman year to 52.2% on 8.2 attempts per game in his second season. He also averaged 23.0 points per game in his sophomore season.
Aaron Nesmith's NBA Finals Appearances
As of May 2025, Aaron Nesmith has been to the NBA Finals one time and participated in 5 games out of the 6, per the NBA's official website.
What years did Aaron Nesmith go to the NBA Finals?
Aaron Nesmith made it to the NBA finals in the 2022 playoffs with the Boston Celtics. He averaged 1.4 points, 0.8 rebounds in 5 games in the NBA Finals in his career.
Aaron Nesmith's NBA Finals appearances/record
Aaron Nesmith appeared in 5 out of 6 games in the NBA Finals against the Warriors. He played for 16 minutes and contributed 7 total points with 4 total rebounds and 2 assists, per Basketball Reference.
- 2022 NBA Finals - Warriors vs Celtics | Result: Warriors won 4-2
What teams did Aaron Nesmith lose to in the NBA Finals?
Aaron Nesmith played for the Boston Celtics when they lost the 2022 NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors. The Celtics won two matches out of the first three games. However, the Warriors clinched the championship by winning three games consecutively, per the NBA's official website.
Aaron Nesmith's Conference finals appreances
Aaron Nesmith has made it to the conference finals three times. In 2022, Nesmith was part of the Boston Celtics, who won the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat in a seven-game series and reached the finals for the first time since 2010, according to the NBA. In the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals, he played for the Indiana Pacers, who were swept by the Boston Celtics 4-0. The 2025 Conference Finals will feature Pascal Siakam, as he plays with the Pacers against the Knicks.
FAQs on Aaron Nesmith
A. Aaron Nesmith is 25 years old as of May 2025. He was born on October 16, 1999.
A. Aaron Nesmith’s nationality is American.
A. Aaron Nesmith plays for the Indiana Pacers.
A. Aaron Nesmith is from South Carolina, USA.
