The Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. At this point in the 2025-26 season. He's justifying that selection.
Sheppard has been polarizing. Some Rockets fans are convinced that he's a future superstar. Others aren't so sure. It's a consequence of Sheppard's confusing player profile.
This is an elite shooter who struggles to get to the rim. Sheppard is an excellent passer, but his inability to penetrate limits his ability to leverage that skill. He's a small guard who's targeted on defense but has an incredible knack for getting steals and blocks.