Did you know what you were gonna do on that iso vs Shai game one? Or were you just in flow state? Me and my friends ( and the whole world) were going crazy watching you cook.

Not a question, but your father coached me when I was growing up in the GTA and he was such a great coach and person. I have a memory of you and your brother tagging along at practices shooting on the side and it was really cool to see your finals run last year.

What excites you the most about playing with Zubac?

If you were coaching a prospect, what’s the most important thing you’d try to teach them about navigating screens?

When you’re guarding an elite iso player, what is your mentality? And what sort of things are you looking for?

I’m sure there will be plenty of basketball questions, so…what’s your favorite album of all time?

Any thoughts on potentially playing alongside your brother? How does it feel to be in the elite club of NBA brothers?

How emotional were you after game 7? I damn near cried and still choke up a bit remembering that run.

I have a lot of respect for the way you play ever since those ‘25 playoffs and you were so integral to that playoff run that I just wanted to give you your flowers first along with my question:

How do you manage to be such a good defender? Is there a tip you have like where you watch/keep your eyes fixed on another player, whether to keep your body square to them or slide, do you have a specific defensive idea that underpins how you’re able to be so good or a ranking of priorities for us basketball lovers who want to defend like you?

Who was the hardest guy for you to guard during your playoff run?

Bonus Question: How was watching your brother going though the draft process having gone through it youself? Was there any advice you gave him?

Watching you in your first season guard Herro for the last play of the game vs Miami, I think it was clear you were going to be a good defensive player in this league. We’ve heard you bring up Jrue Holiday as someone who you model your game after before. So really my question is, at what point did you decide you were going to focus and practice defense so heavily? Was it something you noticed the team could use when you got to the NBA, or have you always enjoyed that side of the ball?

Thoughts on the Haliban nickname?

From one Canadian to another; how did it feel stepping into Finals territory, going the distance, and being such a crucial key player alongside your team–with your northern roots represented alongside Indiana?

What feels better to you:

A) hitting a big time shot and getting your team’s home crowd fired up/celebrating

B) hitting a big time shot and silencing an opponent’s rowdy home crowd?

Go Pacers!

Who was the player you modeled your game off the most?

Do people anticipate you “pulling the chair” now after all the videos on social media?

How cool was it last year to see 4 Canadians in the Finals (SGA, Dort, yourself, and Benn)? Where does Canada stack up for the next FIBA WC and Olympics?

Favorite team to play against? Favorite arena to play in?

With you’re defensive prowess specifically with your ability to “pull the chair” how did you work on this skill set and how do you think this differentiates your ability to guard to the other guards in the league?

My goat Nembhell. 

You vs Ryan in a game to 21, who wins and by how many?

You own Shai big bro

How many pairs of basketball shoes do you go throughout the season and do you have a favorite pair of all time?

Why are people asking questions here rn but the ama is tomorrow?

How do you think the integration of zubac go in the pacers high pace style of play compared to Myles turner? In terms of adjusting how the team plays.

Can you ask Tyrese why he refused to sign my shirt after game 3? After Game 3, I was leaving the court through one of the tunnels when I heard someone say that some of the players would be walking by. I thought it was unlikely, but figured maybe I could stick around for a few minutes as the arena cleared out a little more. Out of nowhere comes Pascal Siakam, a sweaty 6’8” man of God, walking through to do an interview on his solid performance. For whatever reason, I had a Sharpie in my pocket and pulled it out, and with his 7’3” wingspan, he reached across the rope blocking us and signed my yellow “But This Is Indiana” shirt (which, for some reason, they didn’t put the whole phrase on). He then gave me a kiss on the forehead and pranced away. He also signed the gear of the two people next to me.

A few minutes later, in walks Haliburton in his white cool-down gear. The people next to me start freaking out. He walks by and signs the shirt of the person on my right, stops and takes a photo with the person on my left, and then gives me a weird look and walks away. I might be a brown man, but the snowbunny in my heart was shattered.

Needless to say, I walked out of Gainbridge heartbroken. I’m not saying I called on the spirits of my ancestors and sacrificed a small goat to curse Tyrese for Games 4-7 and the postseason, but I’m not saying I didn’t do that either. 

Go Cers.

Also please say hello to Ben for me. He’s a friend of a friend.

Are you currently involved in Canada basketball or looking to be involved?

Your handles are already amazing. Is there anything about your game you are currently focusing on?

And will you be back in the finals next season?

Love from Toronto

Not a question, but I have a vivid memory of you playing against my elementary school when u were on st Jerome n busting my teams ass. Never did I expect to have watched a future NBA star in the making. Shoutout Aurora!

Do you have any pregame traditions? Hype song or something to get in the zone, and does that change in the playoffs, do you prepare differently? Really enjoyed watching the finals run hope to see yall again next season!

With the context of Tyrese’s injury and the bad injury luck the Pacers have had all season, how difficult is it mentally to go from being a team that was just in the Finals in 2025 to not even make the playoffs in 2026?

Are you familiar with Matt Kiatipis (formally known online as MK)? He frequently mentions playing with you in high school and claims he could beat you in a 1v1. What is your take on that and him as a person? Cheers!

What top 3 things do you want to accomplish before you retire? Maybe a specific award, make **** in earnings, etc..

Or at what age did you start to think “I might actually be able to make it to the NBA”?

What is your conditioning routine? I feel like that’s an underrated part of your game. I can draw on a few examples where you picked up Shai full court and then proceeded to push the ball on offense

Were you reminded of the 2025 Finals loss with the way the Jays lost Game 7 of the World Series? Do you feel like Indiana’s CFP title gave y’all optimism that the good guys sometimes do win?

Great to see you representing Canada at the Olympics! What is your best team Canada memory? And is it on the bucket list to share the court with your brother for your country?

Andrew Nembhard: you’re commonly referred to as the most physically attractive NBA player. Many say you’ve even dethroned Kelly Oubre.

What is your reaction to this?

Andrew, what specifically about your game do you think would complement a player like Anthony Edwards? And do you think Minnesota would be a fun team to be traded to?

As a Knicks fan, I always dread when we play you guys. What is it from a players perspective that allows you guys to step up big infront of bigger crowds like MSG?

Was going to Monteverde Academy like how child pop stars would move to Orlando in the ‘90s? Were you running into other kids grown in a lab by Disney or CAA?

What’s an aspect of being a professional basketball player that most people don’t know or underestimates? And how do you go about handling it?

I am a Knicks fan and was personally offended when you helped eliminate my favorite team in 2024 and 2025. Why would you do this to me?

Who is a guy in the league that you feel like is due to break out? Somebody who fans might not notice yet but will be a big deal soon?

How do you manage to body NBA players that are physically bigger than you? It looks like you have superhuman strength on your drives.

Do you ever plan to hopefully play for the Raptors like RJ and AJ Lawson have? Hoping to see more Canadians on our team

How was the team feeling after Hali went down in game 7? Was there more pressure on you to perform after that happened?

With this being a down year for the Pacers, what is one positive you can take away from the season?

Do you do 1on1 with Tyrese? If yes what do you think is the score between the 2 of you?

What’s it like having a brother in the NBA and which of you us the most competitive?

How come you’re the only player I see that properly pulls the chair on rim rushers?

Outside of your home arena, what are your top 3 favorite cities to play in and why?

Are you watching the playoffs now? What are your thoughts about the 4 remaining teams left?

What do you think about Kawhi and the alleged payments to him?

How was the feeling of losing Haliburton in the finals and losing the finals?

How were you and your team able to contain a quick and agile OKC offense?

Got any hobbies? And what do you hope you’ll be doing once you retire?

How do you continue to train and push yourself when life gets hard? 

Would you rather guard someone heavier than you or faster than you?

In 15 words, describe what it is like to guard Jalen Brunson?

What was your favorite moment of the 2025 playoff run?

Do you play video games? What’s your favorite if so?

If you could be any nut, what type of nut would you be

Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?

How do you like your chances for Olympics ‘28?

How many NBA players frequent the nba subreddit?

What are your hobbies outside of basketball?

Favorite players to watch in the league?

What was your favorite team growing up?

What’s your favorite anime of all time?

How did it feel to cross SGA up and hit that shot over him in the finals?

Please no one ask him or say dumbshit

Favourite potato chip flavour?

this is making my nemb hard

 Crunchy or smooth?

Why did the refs allow you guys to get mugged. But when you touched Shai it was a Flagrant 2. 

For a non-basketball question Yats or Raising Cane’s?

How does it feel knowing you will never be as big of a Canadian legend as Kawhi Leonard?

is stepping on Wembys foot during a FT, a part of ethical hoops?

fave Refs?

how many games should Lu Dort be suspended for?

is Bron King?

Do you and Tyrese scissor?

How would you guard a guy like wemby ?

Can we talk to Wemby instead?