Through two NBA summer-league games, rookie guard Reed Sheppard has been sensational for the Houston Rockets.
After being drafted at No. 3 in the 2024 first round in June, Sheppard is currently averaging 22.5 points, 6.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals, and 2.0 blocks in 31.0 minutes per game — all while shooting better than 55% from the field and 45% on 3-pointers.
Most importantly, the numbers have contributed to winning for the Rockets, who are 2-0 with a pair of dominant 18-point victories.
Beyond earning praise from media members and fans, Sheppard also appears to be turning heads from players within the league.
Trae Young and Ja Morant — recent All-Star guards with the Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies, respectively — addressed Sheppard’s play with social media posts on X during Sunday’s game.
Game recognize game 🤝@TheTraeYoung & @JaMorant showing love to Reed Sheppard! pic.twitter.com/JdfgrtfMX6
— NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2024
Young posted: “Reed Sheppard nice, y’all!”
Morant then quoted Young’s post with multiple exclamation points.
Complete highlights of Sheppard’s latest showing are available below. As for the summer Rockets, they will look to continue their unbeaten run when they face the Detroit Pistons on Monday afternoon.
Cam Whitmore and Reed Sheppard did a little bit of everything in their second #NBA2KSummerLeague game combining for 47 PTS & 10 STL leading the @HoustonRockets to victory!
Cam: 25 PTS 8 REB 4 AST 5 STL 60.0 FG%
Reed: 22 PTS 6 REB 7 AST 5 STL 60.0 FG% pic.twitter.com/Url2Ev8UyX— NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2024
