Well conditioned. He's first one in/last one out. Always prepared, like another coach out there. Great LOCKER room guy to add, a consummate professional. And David Eckstein
Sheppard knows how to play; that was fun to watch. Bronny sucked in HS, too. I have no idea how Bronny and Sheppard were ranked so close to each other. I mean, I do.
I’m not a Risacher guy at all. I don’t think he’s a bust, but I would have been disappointed if that’s who the Rockets ended up with. But what do I know? It’s an imperfect science trying to figure this stuff out lol
When he got minutes he produced. In the 23 games that he started, he averaged 13.5 pts, 9.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Why does it matter where he scores from? 13.5 would have made him our 4th leading scorer. He's also very efficient. Would you complain if we had Shaq and all he did was dunk? We all saw where he was when he got healthy and got minutes. By the end of the year, he was our best rebounder and would have been even if Eason had played. As for passing, he had more assists and a much better ast/to ratio that Sengun did in his rookie year. Did anyone claim that he was a superstar? Are you under the impression that we currently have a superstar on the roster? We don't even have an all star on the roster.
I can only imagine how opponents will play him off-ball. He will be deadly if left open. If he shoots as he has been doing in SL.
No, he had an incredible 10 game run with the Knicks when they had lots of players out. That was the start of Linsanity. He average 8 pts in 4 summer league games and then signed with the Warriors to begin his NBA career.
Offensively, Sheppard seems to have a good floater going. And this is a point that the commentator for the Summer League game made, but when Sheppard comes off the screen to take the mid-range shot, he jumps really high so that he can shoot over the taller defender. And even when he doesn't have the shot, I'm impressed by how fluidly he makes the mental switch to making the pass. It happens so quickly and within the flow that it doesn't give the defense a lot of time to react.
Jabari should take advantage of these three passers and just fire away when he gets the ball. He could have a breakout season.
I remember when John Lucas III used to dominate in the Summer League when he was a rookie. He then couldn't get playing time in the regular season...
Jabari, albeit at a tender 21, has not shown the explosiveness or freakish athleticism necessary to be a superstar, imo. I haven't seen a particular skill that makes me think he can consistently separate from NBA defenders. I have seen what could be a solid rotational piece in a championship core. He switches well on D, could develop a respectable shot, and rebounds well. I would not give up on him, but also wouldn't count on him to develop into a true 1A. Cam, however ..... all he needs is time. As soon as his understanding of the game slows down and he learns to use his shoulders and chest to create space (it ain't his handle), his offense will exponentially jump. All the tools are there for an efficient 26-28 ppg player. He isn't generational, no, but neither are Brown/ Tatum. What I don't know is if it's in Cam to learn to lift his teammates once he has established his offensive dominance. That remains to be seen.
No ****ing way he starts at the 2 over Green, unless Green regresses so hard that Udoka benches him again.
Maybe that was the mistake. If the Rockets had played JLIII.... they win the 2009 NBA championship over the Lakers in 7.
Tari could make Jabari redundant and expendable. Their ceilings overlap and if I had to choose one, it would be Eason. He's a 30 mpg plan, health, and a jump shooting coach away from being a star in the league. His motor is unteachable, relentless, and a driving force for his ascension. That kid has a LOT of Kwahi potential in his game.
