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Should the Rockets Start Reed Sheppard?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Le$$, Sep 14, 2025.

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Should Reed Sheppard start at SG?

  1. YES

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  2. NO

    103 vote(s)
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  3. First 10 Games give it a go!

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  1. Bobbythegreat

    Bobbythegreat Member
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    I hear he's really 6'4
     
  2. Dobbizzle

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    Lots of waffle, still not a single bit of evidence that shows Reed coming close to anybody he's supposed to have significantly better hops than. Almost like he doesn't and the test is bullshit.
     
  3. Bobbythegreat

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    The test isn't BS, you're just too dumb to comprehend what the test actually says.... despite many people attempting to educate you already.
     
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  4. cmoak1982

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    The test is the evidence. As concrete as it gets.
    You don’t have to like it, but it is verifiable fact
     
  5. bustamove

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    I'm not a Curry nor Warriors fan but Step is definitely team/wins first kind of guy not sure which part of his game you consider not being team first
     
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    Are you actually stupid or trolling? Do you honestly think max vertical is the only factor that matters when it comes to dunking in-game? Have you ever played basketball before?
     
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  7. palmsnbananas

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    What is going on in this thread?
    I'm not actually gonna read 32 pages of this gibberish

    Do people really believe Reed has a 42 inch vertical because he doesn't
    If you think that you are a dumbass
    Reed himself laughed when they told him that number and said something to the effect of it not being true
    He probably doesn't even have a 40 inch vertical

    In fact if you google "gaming your vertical leap in the nba combine" literally the first thing you see is:

    "A notable example
    In the lead-up to the 2024 NBA Draft, prospect Reed Sheppard openly discussed using the technique to help boost his combine performance"
     
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  8. palmsnbananas

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    Classic post by cfans resident r****d
     
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  9. Buck Turgidson

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    Well, he was
     
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  10. Buck Turgidson

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    I'm not sure many people care because it doesn't really matter.

    Why do you really care?
     
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    As someone who has extensive experience with testing and training, there is no way to cheat testing more than an inch or two max.
    He for sure has a 40” vertical.

    His interview was completely self deprecating. But some people just don’t know what they don’t know
     
  12. palmsnbananas

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    Ahahahaha 42 inch vertical
    Y'all are dumb as ****
    You know who has a 42 inch vertical.. vince carter

    Stupid ass clowns never set foot on a basketball court talking about 42 inch vertical leap LMAO
     
  13. cmoak1982

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    Just say you have no idea what you’re talking about and move on.
    Very clear you aren’t an athlete
     
  14. the11mingdynasty

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    Like Ime said, Reed is ready when he’s ready. I just hope he has the alpha in him to claim this is his team. It may not be true, but you have to believe it.
     
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    I don’t think he has that mentality.
    I think he’s a team first guy through and through
     
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    I see Jalen Brunson and I say why not.
     
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    DFS is only 6'7 too short to play the 4. He will be playing wing just like KD.

    Since Reed has played himself to a starter spot there wont be space in the backcourt for Okogie, Holiday and Davison.


    Starters: Adams/Sengun/Jabari/KD/Amen/Reed

    Reed and Adams would alternate as the starter.

    Capela/Tari/DFS -> bench

    That is already a 9 man rotation which most coaches play on a typical game. Maybe 1-2 other dudes can get spot mins like 5 mins or less I dunno.
     
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    I hope he doesnt try to claim it as his team with Kevin freaking Durant, All star Sengun and Amen Thompson.

    Are you high? lol

    Reed is shown to be a true team player he should continue with his positive and winning attitude and not act like is he Kobe or MJ on the court.
     
  19. roslolian

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    As much as I want Tari to start and have Reed be the 6th man for a smoother offense for the bench, Reed has played himself on a starter role this preseason, the starter should be alternating between him and Adams depending on matchup.

    Of course if Reed starts struggling again he should come off the bench and then Tari or DFS should start alongside Adams.
     
  20. the11mingdynasty

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    Reeding is fundamental.
     
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