Reed Sheppard is learning a lot with the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets rookie guard Reed Sheppard has cracked the rotation, but he hasn't carved out much of a role to start his career.
The No. 3 overall pick from the 2024 NBA Draft is averaging 3.7 points per game while playing just under 12 minutes per contest. Bleacher Report writer Grant Hughes graded every team's rookie class and gave Sheppard and the Rockets a "D+". "The Rockets have been among the West's best teams, and it's hard to argue Sheppard deserves to play ahead of Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson or Jalen Green. If head coach Ime Udoka would expand his rotation , maybe Sheppard could get enough time to catch a rhythm.
Sheppard's lack of production isn't his fault because he plays on a contending team, but if he is given an opportunity to contribute more soon, it will be interesting to see how he responds.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid.
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