Heading into this season, it was clear that the Houston Rockets' guard situation would be something to monitor. In order to mitigate the effects of Fred VanVleet's absence, it was apparent that players like Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard would undoubtedly have to step out of their comfort zones.
This season both of these players have been forced to assume new niches in the offense. While Sheppard has been playing more extensive and heavier minutes, Thompson has been starting at the point guard position.
The former of these adjustments has somehow been going even worse than skeptics such as myself would've anticipated.