Average of 23+5+4! Refusing to strengthen the defender, Message talks about Shepard s current situation, the Rockets will do their best to train you

After completing the Durant trade, the Rockets did not sign the defender, but instead strengthened the defensive player Okogi. But Okogi is actually more like a wing and forward line. Although he is taller than a defender, he lacks top-level offense. From the Rockets' strategy, it can be seen that this is completely for Shepard. Because the Houston Chronicle Rockets reporter Lerner said today that the team was satisfied with only Amen, Van Jordan and Shepard's three ball-holding points.

Lerner said Amen Thompson is one of the Rockets' future possession cores, and Shepard's performance in the summer league and first year was unsatisfactory. But the Rockets were still patient enough with Shepard. Lerner even made a clear decision in the end. He said that signing Okogie was the greatest trust in Shepard. To put it bluntly, the Rockets must train Shepard with all the defenders who can hold the ball, and the Rockets will not introduce them. No matter how Shepard plays, the Rockets will try again.

In addition, NBA reporter Keith Smith also recently talked about the Rockets' kindness to Shepard, who believes this may be Shepard's last chance. Because the Rockets have given him a green light, Shepard must fulfill Curry's talent. After all, Shepard's three-point shooting ability in college was comparable to Curry's deterrent power. Shepard and Curry were also carved out in the same mold in terms of height and weight.

Probably the only difference between Shepard and Curry is that Curry is black and Shepard is white. The white people are a little lacking in confrontation and their bodies are not strong enough. Shepard's control level is not as good as Curry, but Curry can hold the ball and break the tight press against both the net and the attack defense. The combination of man and ball is also the top, plus the historically level of shooting talent. Keith Smith is also looking forward to it. He believes that the Rockets will give full treatment and Shepard will explode in the second year.

Keith Smith said in a guest radio show "The NBA Front Office Show": "The Rockets operated great this offseason. They introduced Kevin Durant, but retained a competitive lineup. I am very optimistic about Reed Shepard. Although Shepard seemed very struggling and even disappointing in the first season. But my expectations for him have not disappeared. He still has the top shooting ability. In the second year, I think Shepard will shine and he will not disappoint the Rockets."

Shepard was treated with the White Devils last season, but Shepard played more reasonably, while White Devils was taken away. In 52 games played for the Rockets, Shepard averaged 4.4 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of only 35.1%, but a three-point shooting percentage of 34%. Shepard performed well in a few games with plenty of chances. In April, against the Clippers and Lakers, Shepard scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, made 7 of 14 shots and 6 of 10 three-pointers. And 14 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.

Against the Thunder in March, Shepard scored 25 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists in 31 minutes, with a shooting percentage of 17 and 3 of 7 three-pointers. In fact, there have been some outbreaks, which also gives people some imagination. In this summer league, Shepard averaged 23.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 4 breaks and 1.5 blocks per game. He has gained 6 kilograms, and has improved his confrontation and has strengthened his defense a lot. The offensive end is a bit too impatient, and maybe I know that the Rockets don't give much time. Shepard's template comes from Curry. He must realize the talent of Curry + Paul's combination and become the core point guard for the Rockets to replace Van Jordan in the future.