The Houston Rockets are lacking backcourt depth. Reed Sheppard could be the answer to their prayers.
That's a lot of pressure to put on a sophomore. If Sheppard's rookie year was any indication, he might not be ready for the moment.
Yet, he has to be.
That's the burden of being drafted to a contender. Sheppard gets the advantage of learning a winning culture right away, but it comes at a cost. The Rockets need him to be ready to play winning basketball expeditiously.
The organization believes he can do it.
The Rockets are putting a lot of faith in Reed Sheppard
At least, that's ESPN's Kevin Pelton's impression.