Reed Sheppard follows up quiet Monday debut with very nice Wednesday game

[Smashcat]

In his NBA debut (excluding summer league), rookie guard Reed Sheppard was relatively quiet for the Rockets in Houston's preseason loss at Utah on Monday night. In 20 minutes, the No. 3 overall draft pick from the 2024 first round had 4 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a steal while shooting 2-of-7 from the field (28.6%) and missing all four of his 3-pointers.

In Wednesday's exhibition victory at Oklahoma City, the Kentucky product was much improved. In 23 minutes, Sheppard finished with 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal while making 5-of-7 shots (71.4%), including his lone 3-pointer. Houston also went +4 as a team in the sharpshooter's minutes, as compared to -10 on Monday.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Oh what in the name of all things 1980's am I looking at on his face!?

 

[rob_47]

Oh what in the name of all things 1980's am I looking at on his face!?

Dude that stache is something else for real! I personally don't think it fits him at all but who am I to say lol

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Dude that stache is something else for real! I personally don't think it fits him at all but who am I to say lol

Reports coming out that he already has 3 baby momma's down in Houston and is paying 2 different child supports with that mustache.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

Oh what in the name of all things 1980's am I looking at on his face!?

Pornstache...ala Johnny "The Wad" Holmes circa '79

 

[Runnin'Ramel]

I predict he'll have a very solid NBA career ... probably stat-sheet-stuffer type of box scores, a few of everything, including steals and blocks for a guard ... BUT ... I don't see him being an all-star. That's ok ... but being a top 3 pick always comes with All-NBA or All-Star level expectations. Really hope it works out for him. Either way, he's a rich dude and will always be supported/loved by UK fans.

 

[JonathanW]

Even the hair matches the porn-stache.

 

[blue cincy]

Nope Pedro Pascal (SP). The Mando. That is what he looks like.

Reed Sheppard coming to a Star Wars Universe near you. lol

 

[kyboy1998]

If you are going to sell out with the mustache, and already had the hair, why not wear small gold chain too?

 

[Fox2monk]

Oh what in the name of all things 1980's am I looking at on his face!?

I seen that, him and Travis Perry both have that Ritchie Farmer OG player vibe going on right now.

 

[Fox2monk]

Oh what in the name of all things 1980's am I looking at on his face!?

He Is looking like he belongs in the batters box with that look honestly, needs a big chaw in his gums or some big league chew at least.

 

[bucsrule8872]

He needs to grow some chest hair if he wants to complete the look.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

"Steph Curry, Seth Curry, Dell Curry, Red Chicken Curry.. don't matter, Rockets in 4"

 

[NociHTTP]

How's the defense?