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Aaron Nesmith must take make-or-break leap for the Pacers

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Aaron Nesmith is already a great defender, but becoming an even greater one will pay dividends for the Pacers.

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (23) in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Aaron Nesmith is already one of the Indiana Pacers' best defenders, but with Andrew Nembhard taking on a bigger offensive role, the Vanderbilt alum will need to take it up another notch this season.

The Pacers just signed Nesmith to a two-year, $40.4 million contract extension, and it's not hard to see why.