Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard signing shoe deal with Nike

Sheppard was in Indiana's rotation as a rookie

May 23, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics in the first half during game two of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard has a new contract with Nike.

The agreement was reported by ESPN's Nick DePaula on Monday. DePaula is ESPN's footwear insider, and his report adds that it's a multi-year agreement that was negotiated by Sheppard's agent.

Sheppard, 23, was a first-round pick by the Pacers last season. He ended up being very effective given that he was drafted late in the first round, and the Belmont product provided shooting and defense for a Pacers team that reached the Eastern Conference Finals. He had a great rookie year.

OFFICIAL: Indiana Pacers wing Ben Sheppard has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Nike.

📄✍️ @ShepBen2

Deal was negotiated by @GeorgeLangberg of GSL Sports Group. pic.twitter.com/7DD7V8RHzB

— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) September 23, 2024

During that campaign, he averaged 4.4 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. His three-and-D capabilities helped him fit in many lineups, and those two skills got him on the floor for minutes. In the G League, the Georgia native averaged 18.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game across 10 outings.

Sheppard and the Pacers get their upcoming season started in under 10 days. Media day is next Monday in Indianapolis.

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