Scored 29 points with 5 three-pointers. The Rockets also have "Curry". The Rockets focus on cultivating him. His upper limit is too high.

For many Rockets fans, this season is definitely a season that they are looking forward to. It is very likely that the Rockets will achieve results this year, and it is very likely that they will be on the stage of the finals. This is not a boast. When you carefully observe the Rockets' lineup, you will find that they are not afraid of any team in the league. Even in direct comparison with last season's defending champion Thunder, they are not afraid in various positions, and even their inside line will be stronger.

Perhaps the only thing that many Rockets fans are worried about is that VanVleet's injury may affect the Rockets' journey into the new season. But judging from the last few preseason games, this worry can be dispelled. Sheppard's current overall performance is very good, and he can fully assume the role of starting point guard in the new season. Sheppard scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in today's game against the Hawks. In addition, he also sent four steals and three blocks, including five three-pointers.

It feels like Shepard has completed his transformation this season. He's starting to really show off his skill set. As we all know, the reason why Shepard was selected with the third overall pick in the first round was largely because of his excellent touch. His three-point shooting ability is very good. Last season, due to his weak confrontation on the court and being easily targeted on the defensive end, he played very little time and did not prove himself in a strict sense. In the offseason, he increased his strength training, and now his entire muscle size is larger. This enhanced his confrontation, which made him more confident playing on the court. So his three-point shooting ability has slowly come into play.

In the preseason, Shepard was able to shoot more than 40% of his three-pointers per game, averaging close to 2.8 three-pointers per game. You must know that this is only the data obtained in an average of 23 minutes of playing time per game. So Shepard is really one of the Rockets players that many fans are paying most attention to in the new season. It is really possible that he will undergo a huge transformation. If he can maintain his preseason average three-pointers and shooting percentage, it will be equivalent to the Rockets having their own "Curry."

If Shepherd seizes the time when VanVleet is injured to prove himself, the team may be determined to train him in the future. Because once he can adapt to the intensity of the regular season, his ceiling is very high. Shooting is a skill that is difficult to practice, and Shepard has the talent for shooting. Under the current basketball trend, his upper limit must be very broad.