That's not to say that Nembhard was bad, just that he wasn't what many fans had hoped for. Within rebuilds and retools, there are young player who show their capabilities in larger roles than they would ever perform if their teams were good. The only confirmation Indiana got this year regarding Nembhard is that he's not that. Think of it this way: what skill could Nembhard have shown in a higher usage role that would change what he's seen as? The search was for an A-plus-level skill, but that's not necessary for Nembhard to already be a starter-level player.