When DeAndre' Bembry spoke at his exit interview at the the conclusion of the Hawks' 2016-17 season, the first phrase he brought up was "ups and downs". Bembry had to learn to deal with the emotional highs and lows of becoming a professional basketball player; of dealing with being out of the rotation despite playing well in spot duty. He also went through the literal ups and downs of the designated assignments to the NBA's Developmental League and the subsequent recalls back to the Hawks.
Most NBA rookies have a handful games during the season when they play well; Bembry is no different in that regard.