As the Houston Rockets enter the 2025-26 season, their success will hinge upon the ability of young guards Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard to take on the duties left behind by the injured Fred VanVleet.
Yet, even though Thompson is slated to bring a unique skill-set to the starting point guard position, his level of comfort with the ball in his hands in the three preseason games he played present a serious cause for concern.
While he was able to make a number of flashy passes, he posted just twelve assists through his three games, accompanied by nine turnovers, and this ratio will need to change rapidly if he is going to become to ball-handler that Houston needs this season.