Two rookies stood out in Friday’s contest between Los Angeles and Houston.
With Summer League in Las Vegas, NV officially underway, the league’s newest crop of rookies took to the hardwood to prove their skills.
Reed Sheppard — the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft — shone the brightest of all, pouring on 23 points that included plenty of patented 3-pointers and floaters. It was his first professional outing, leading Houston to a 99-80 route. He also tacked on five assists, four rebounds and three blocks in the all-around performance.
Dalton Knecht, the Lakers sharpshooter selected No. 17 overall, continued to build on his growing confidence at the professional level, seeing a similarly good 25 points, six rebounds and four assists in the loss.
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