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Reed Sheppard

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by Rokman, Apr 17, 2024.

  1. Rokman

    Rokman Member

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    Reed Sheppard

    19 years old
    6-3 Combo Guard
    53/52/83 scoring splits
    2.5 SPG

    Lights out shooter
    Tough Defender

    Second coming of Stockton?

    Could be available with the 9th pick.

    Discuss.
     
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    Interested where he, Knecht, Salaun, Cody Williams go

    Jared McCain is another guy.....
     
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  3. Rokman

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    I like that he seems to have that FVV toughness with better shooting and an extra 3 - 5 inches in height. FVV is really 5-10 or something I've heard. Plus, Fred would be the perfect player to mentor his game.
     
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    He and Knecht are the main two I am interested with the 9th pick, but I gotta say, Sheppard is the guy i'd choose if I had to pick between the two. Would love to have 2 high picks and get one of those bigs.
     
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    Rockets have no chance at him at the 9th pick. Dalton Knecht is more likely and probably will be a better player in year 1. That being said I'd love Reed Sheppard as a Jalen Green insurance policy and have them split time next year. FVV/Sheppard/Cam/Jabari rotating around SenHub? Yes please.
     
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  6. Aruba77

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    I think we’d have to move into the top 5 to have a chance at him. I think he’s a great fit. One of the few players worth moving up for. Let’s pray for the lotto balls to go our way.
     
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    Hard pass. His comp is Kirk Hinrich.

    I'll take Ron Holland, his comp is Cam Whitmore.
     
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    Holland wishes on his best day that he can shoot like Cam on his worst day. ;)
     
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    Exactly. Ive seen this comp for Holland and I dont get it. Jalen Green is a better Holland comp.
     
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    I think Sheppard there at nine. I think he’s gonna fall a little.

    I see it as 4 guys that wont fall to 9.
    Sarr
    Topic
    Risacher
    Dillingham


    Other than that who knows.
     
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  11. cheke64

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    You want a shooter, we can get Jared McCain.
     
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  12. Rokman

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    Sheppard (6-3) 53/52/83 __ 2.5 SPG __ 28.9 MPG __ 19 yo
    McCain.... (6-3) 46/41/88 __ 1.1 SPG __ 31.6 MPG __ 20 yo

    I'll take Sheppard.
     
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    He's a total knucklehead, for whatever that's worth.
     
  14. cheke64

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    Oof. Nevermind.
     
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    Oh don't take my word for anything, that's just the vibe that people around him are putting out.

    He's also just a kid, how many of us weren't dipsh!ts as a teenager?
     
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    There is a chance he is there at 9, if he is run to the podium and get that kid. He is perfect fit for the roster.

    I feel like we are finally going to get lucky with a lottery ball. The gods are ready to use Houston to punish the rest of the NBA.
     
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    I think he's a top 5 lock. Wouldn't be surprised to see him go top 3.

    But I do really want him. I would trade up quite a bit to get him.

    We badly need shooting, and you can never have too many good defenders.
     
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    I was a scholar and a gentleman.

    Just take my word for it. Don't even take the time to look at my posts from 2005-2006. Just trust me. I had wisdom and patience coming out my ass.
     
  19. Rokman

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    I think everyone is high on these Euros and most teams are still looking to add length. There is a good chance he slips.
     
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    Shooters: Sheppard vs Dillingham
    Lob threat/Shot blockers: Y. Missi vs K Ware
     

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