As the Houston Rockets have settled into a 6-3 record, the team has certainly started to come together on both sides of the ball, finding their footing in the context of their new, Kevin-Durant led offense.
Yet, perhaps the most underrated of these developments has been the arrival of young guard Reed Sheppard as a viable scorer and passer: two steps forward that could make all the difference for the Rockets this season.
Undoubtedly, it will still be a struggle for Sheppard to acclimate to the massive minutes that the team needs him to take on this season, and that's to be expected.