The former roommates at Kentucky are on the Spurs' radar as they search for shooters to open things up for the 7-foot-3 French center.
CHICAGO – Rob Dillingham and Reed Sheppard stand ready to promote each other at every turn this week at the NBA draft combine. The guards arrived in Chicago with a strong bond after rooming together this season at Kentucky as freshmen. 'That's my boy,' Dillingham said of Sheppard . 'I learned a lot from Reed. He taught me about being poised and helping my teammates, the little things. His mom, Stacey , and his dad, I love them. It’s just like family.
Spurs target point guards, shooters to pair with Wemby in 2024 NBA mock drafts And Dillingham and Sheppard have skill sets that fit the Spurs' needs as they look to surround rookie of the year Victor Wembanyama with shotmakers that can open things up for him. 'That was the craziest first year in a long time,' Dillingham said of Wembanyama's historic numbers. 'He could be one of the best players ever.
Spurs brain trust all smiles after lottery yields pair of top-10 picks 'I am good with whatever, it doesn’t matter as long as we are winning and everyone is having fun,' Sheppard said. 'I said it going into Kentucky, I don’t care if I have to pass the ball, I don’t care if I have to shoot the ball, I don’t care if I have to get some water for the guys. Whatever it takes to help the team win, I am going to do it.
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