As the Houston Rockets have become a complete team offensively in the presence of Kevin Durant this season, the rapid development and confidence-building that second-year guard Reed Sheppard has undergone has been one of their most encouraging storylines.
Yet, as Sheppard continues to show flashes of his ability to reach his ceiling both as a sharpshooter and a facilitator, he will present the organization with an interesting, if not immediate, question to be answered. Is Sheppard the long-term starting point guard for the franchise?
His development has been encouraging, and, if he can continue to take strides on the defensive end of the floor, it is quite possible that he could turn into a valuable NBA player rather quickly.