Reed Sheppard, taken by the Houston Rockets as their top pick of the new expansion NBA draft, has not indicated that he is a second-tier player. On Monday, he received the icing on the cake when the NBA voted him onto the All-Summer League first team, showcasing the impressive debut he had.
Outstanding Summer League Stats
Sheppard averaged 20 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.7 steals, and 1. 3 blocks per game. He scores neatly all over the floor, he is quick on defense, and he performs excellent playmaking which gave him the status of one of the league’s best players.
All-Summer League First Team
The first team selections are as follows:
- GG Jackson II – Forward, Memphis Grizzlies
- Jordan Miller – Forward, Los Angeles Clippers
- Scotty Pippen Jr. – Guard, Memphis Grizzlies
- Reed Sheppard – Guard, Houston Rockets
- Kel’el Ware – Center, Miami Heat
Sheppard’s inclusion underscores his significant impact during the Summer League.
Acclaim and Future Expectations
Sheppard received many accolades based on his performance, such as the A+ grade given by and his Five-Star ranking with ESPN in the Summer League’s top five list. Such a start makes the audience set high hopes for his performance in the NBA.
As Sheppard moves to the regular season, this is expected due to the coaches and players to ease into the season. However, if such performance remains consistent with the Summer League, it may bring certain changes to the Rocket’s strategies, such as changes in Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet’s roles.
The Rockets are in for even more entertaining times.
The renewed Houston Rockets are looking forward to an incredible season, with Sheppard wanting to contribute to the team. More to this, his performance raises hope on top of the enthusiasm that is being felt towards this youthful and energetic team. That is why the fans of the Rockets can expect Sheppard to develop and actively participate in the game as the season progresses.
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