As the Houston Rockets entered the season, undeniably their biggest question mark lay in the hands of second-year guard Reed Sheppard.
Yet, while his play has been up-and-down so far this season, with flashes of both the highs and lows of his game being on full display, Ime Udoka's willingness to toy with the rotation for the time being has bought him time to find his footing as he takes on a larger role.
No matter what, this season was going to be a big adjustment for Sheppard, given the fact that he was taking on a much more significant role than he did last season.