Reed Sheppard wasn’t supposed to be a one-and-done prospect, but his freshman season at Kentucky was so outstanding that it vaulted him to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Houston Rockets selected Sheppard for his knockdown shooting, strong feel for the game, and razor-sharp hands that specialized in forcing turnovers. While he’s struggling to carve out rotation minutes on a deep and talented Rockets team to start his rookie year, he reminded everyone of why he was such a high pick with one special play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
As the Rockets were blowing out the Blazers in the third
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