The future NBA league is still the era of small ball. As the Houston Rockets, who have missed the playoffs for four consecutive seasons, they are eager to improve their shortcomings in the short term so as to advance to the playoffs in the shortest run-in period; Judging from the whole season, the Rockets have a single scoring method, rebounding well, and can rank third in the league, but the offensive efficiency is too poor, the three-point shooting percentage ranks last in the league, the team lacks shooters at critical moments, and the outside defense cannot complement each other.
Therefore, after the Rockets unexpectedly drew the first round of the Tanhua Show, the American media and fans are speculating that the Rockets management will trade the Tanhua Show or stay to cultivate, from the current point of view, the Rockets' interior line next season, with Shen Jing and Adams, basically has height and depth, but the extension of projection and defense is very poor, and it is precisely in this rookie that there are white super pitchers.
ESPN expert Jonathan Givony gave his own thoughts, he believes that the Rockets will use the scout to select Reed Shepherd, a point guard from the University of Kentucky, the guard who plays a two-way guard on the court, he can play without the ball and run with the ball on the court, he is not in conflict with VanVleet and Amen, after all, Amen can mention the No. 3 position or need his position more, the point is that Shepard has a three-point shooting rate of more than 5% in college, and his shooting and ball handling skills are good, There is some passing vision.
Shepard's draft template is "Klay Thompson", and the last is Fredette, who is the best guard of the year; The Rockets don't think much about the front line, because there is a group of rising stars on the front line, in addition to Dillon Brooks, there are also Eason and Whitmore, and it can be said that the position is rich. Shepard will enjoy Udoka's system because of his threat from the perimeter, helping the Rockets open up space in the restricted area, he's a big-hearted shooter who also excels at accurate passing, and more importantly, he's tough defensively, which he needs to do on the court.
If Amen and Shepard are on the bench, one is good at organizing and grabbing rebounds, and the other is good at shooting, such a combination is perfect, but if Shepard is corrected, VanVleet's future will be a big question mark, as long as his contract expires, or Shepard plays some incredible shots, VanVleet will eventually be sold, and more importantly, if Jalen Green can't cash in on his talent, Shepard's superstar-like embryo will at least have a guarantee.
Shepard has excellent rebounding and defensive ability, creative passing, and outstanding long-range shooting ability, whether it is playing as a point guard; What's more, Udoka and Stone both affirmed the direction of the draft, going towards projection and defensive goals, Shepard was the best choice, and in the physical test just completed, he performed perfectly. Although Shepard has average physical fitness, he has a clear mind and will use his physical advantages to play, which is clear.
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