The Houston Rockets made an intriguing move by selecting guard Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Sheppard, a 20-year-old sharpshooter from Kentucky, caught the eye of the Rockets’ front office with his potential for growth.
Former NBA point guard and four-time All-Star, Mark Price, sees shades of himself in Sheppard. Despite his age of 60, Price is still following the league closely and took notice of Sheppard’s impressive showing in the Summer League. In a tweet, Price hinted at the similarities between Sheppard and his own playing style.
Although Price didn’t explicitly state that Sheppard reminded him of himself, the comparison speaks volumes. Price had a stellar career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, earning multiple All-Star nods, All-NBA team selections, and high MVP voting finishes. Known for his shooting prowess, Price’s accuracy from beyond the arc and the free-throw line would be highly valued in today’s three-point-centric game.
As Sheppard continues to impress in the Summer League, Rockets fans are hopeful that he can follow in Price’s footsteps and become a reliable scoring threat at the NBA level. With Price’s endorsement, Sheppard has big shoes to fill but the young guard seems poised to make his mark in the league.
