>NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League is almost in the books. The nearly two-week event has showcased some of the top rookies from the 2024 draft class, second-year players and NBA hopefuls looking to crack a rotation during the 2024-25 season.
>Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard — the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft — was among the rookies who stood out. The CBS Sports Freshman of the Year out of Kentucky showcased his talent as a lead guard and a shooter, which made him one of the top college basketball players in the country this past season. Sheppard averaged 20 points, 5.3 assists and 4.8 rebounds in four games.
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>No. 3 pick: Reed Sheppard, Houston Rockets Sheppard has been the best rookie in his class during the Las Vegas Summer League. Sheppard was statistically the best 3-point shooter in this draft class, and although the numbers from Vegas weren’t great (5-of-18 shooting from distance) his shot will translate in the NBA. One of the biggest knocks on his game during the pre-draft process was positional size, but he made up for it with his active hands, which resulted in him recording 11 steals in four games. It’s easy to make overreactions after watching players in the summer league, but there’s a real case that Sheppard should’ve gone higher in the draft. I’m curious what Sheppard’s role will be with the Rockets once the season starts, but he should be playing significant minutes — even if it’s off the bench. Regardless, it appears the Rockets found their point guard of the future. Grade: A
Is it already time to say R.I.P. to Amen as our PG of the future?
SnooChickens9571
It’s summer league. Let’s settle down. I know the new kid is exciting. But let’s see him in October. And then in April. Ok?
seclusionx
The season can’t come soon enough.
juan_cena99
Reed will be the “pg” like how Fisher and Pat Bev are pgs. They are really undersized 3nDs and will just bring the ball to half court and then give it to either Amen, Green or Sengun.
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>NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League is almost in the books. The nearly two-week event has showcased some of the top rookies from the 2024 draft class, second-year players and NBA hopefuls looking to crack a rotation during the 2024-25 season.
>Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard — the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft — was among the rookies who stood out. The CBS Sports Freshman of the Year out of Kentucky showcased his talent as a lead guard and a shooter, which made him one of the top college basketball players in the country this past season. Sheppard averaged 20 points, 5.3 assists and 4.8 rebounds in four games.
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>No. 3 pick: Reed Sheppard, Houston Rockets
Sheppard has been the best rookie in his class during the Las Vegas Summer League. Sheppard was statistically the best 3-point shooter in this draft class, and although the numbers from Vegas weren’t great (5-of-18 shooting from distance) his shot will translate in the NBA. One of the biggest knocks on his game during the pre-draft process was positional size, but he made up for it with his active hands, which resulted in him recording 11 steals in four games. It’s easy to make overreactions after watching players in the summer league, but there’s a real case that Sheppard should’ve gone higher in the draft. I’m curious what Sheppard’s role will be with the Rockets once the season starts, but he should be playing significant minutes — even if it’s off the bench. Regardless, it appears the Rockets found their point guard of the future. Grade: A
Is it already time to say R.I.P. to Amen as our PG of the future?
It’s summer league. Let’s settle down. I know the new kid is exciting. But let’s see him in October. And then in April. Ok?
The season can’t come soon enough.
Reed will be the “pg” like how Fisher and Pat Bev are pgs. They are really undersized 3nDs and will just bring the ball to half court and then give it to either Amen, Green or Sengun.