When the Dallas Mavericks signed Ryan Nembhard to a two-way deal immediately after the 2025 NBA Draft, his main critique was undoubtedly his size. Fans and media alike were concerned that Nembhard couldn't succeed at the NBA level, as he is only 6-foot, but he has already silenced the skeptics in just a few months.
While the regular season is still a month and a half away, Nembhard was incredible during NBA Summer League for Dallas, and his skill is what sets him apart.
For undersized guards to succeed in the NBA, they must often be one of the most skilled players on the floor at all times, and that was mostly true for Nembhard during his Summer League minutes in Las Vegas.