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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

    96 vote(s)
    43.0%
  3. First 10 Games give it a go!

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  1. Phillyrocket

    Phillyrocket Member

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    Reed should definitely start. All we need is for him to hit 3s which he is doing. All the playmaking, defense, ball handling, etc. is a work in progress. We don’t need his we just need him to punish opponents when left open.

    He and Bari are exactly what we need around the big 3. Bombs away at 40%.
     
  2. astrosrule

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    Na it's different. My hatred for draymond is beyond any statistics or anything. That's how you are with reed, has nothing to do with play.
     
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  3. dmoneybangbang

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    I think our lineups will be more matchup dependent this year. If Reed is closing games then you know Ime considers him a true starter.
     
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    There is a fine line between playing to his strengths and being fundamental. I think he'll figure it out.
     
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  5. roslolian

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    Ok so I should start tagging you for every game Reed had at 35% FG last year? Dont tell me you just wanna dish it without taking it? Are you that much of a p***y?

    Find the post and then I'll start tagging you to on every bad game Reed had last year.
     
  6. roslolian

    roslolian Member

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    ??? Are you me? You dont tell me what I am.

    What do you mean it has nothing to do with play? I showed you his play he sucked. You just say whatever BS you want despite the reality.
     
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  7. peleincubus

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    For sure man. It’s all in good fun.
     
  8. Easy

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    Tari can be our Dort. But that will likely be after Durant has moved into retirement home. I still wish his 3 ball could be more consistent.
     
  9. ceonwuka

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    I want Reed to succeed but I just keep seeing him abused on defense. Even if he works out it seems to me that he’s gonna be the guy who gets picked on in the post season. You really cant play a guy like that starters minutes.
     
  10. Hemingway

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    I agree with this.
     
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  11. Dobbizzle

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    I don't think I've ever agreed with you more than reading this part of this post.
     
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  12. astrosrule

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    Draymond is just a vile disgusting piece of human garbage, that's why i find is bizarre for someone to hate reed on that level regardless of how many points he averages.
     
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    Reed is infinitely better than any PBA player where your are. Stay in your lane.
     
  14. yixiixiy

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    It’s objectively funny how bad some takes here are on Reed Sheppard my goodness.
     
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    He needs to start, first 20 games will tell us if he needs to be traded at the deadline
     
  16. roslolian

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    Ok and MJ is infinitely better than a white boy like Reed. Stay in your lane.
     
  17. roslolian

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    If you arent sure if the guy will be traded or kept I dont think he should start. You should start guys you know are keepers.
     
  18. roslolian

    roslolian Member

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    Have you ever praised Draymond? I have praised Reed when he played well so I dont know why you think I hate Reed the way you hate Draymond.
     
  19. astrosrule

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    Ya he’s an incredible defender and a genius on the court
     
  20. roslolian

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    I said have you ever as in the past not just now just to be contrarian.
     

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