16 points, 6 assists in a single game, and 4 more three-pointers! Who is the right pick for the Rockets with the No. 3 pick? Amen is a perfect match to support the 2nd team.

Many players on the Rockets have made great progress this season. For example, their main point guard Amen Thompson's data has increased to an average of 18 points and 6 assists per game. Although his ability to control the field and organize the offense is still far behind VanVleet, looking at the data alone, Amen Thompson is already a quasi-All-Star player.

Armen Thompson's good partner, the 21-year-old Rockets shooter Sheppard, can serve as a point guard, or he can play off the ball and serve as a shooting guard. He can hold the ball in his hands for a long time to organize offense, and he can also catch and shoot in an off-ball role. This season, Shepard's statistics have also improved rapidly and he has made great progress. For example, the Rockets lost to the Spurs in the previous game. Although the Rockets lost, Shepard became an unexpected discovery for the Rockets.

We also saw Shepard's performance in this game. The 26 minutes of playing time was the most among the substitutes. Sheppard made 6 of 10 shots in the game and 4 of 7 three-pointers, with a shooting percentage of over 50%. At the end of the game, Sheppard scored a total of 16 points, 6 assists, a steal, and only one turnover. His plus-minus value is +8, ranking first among the Rockets. Unlike before, Sheppard always missed people in the game and was passed by on the defensive end. Although he could score, he lost more points. In this game, Sheppard's role on the court is completely positive. With him on the court, the Rockets can beat the Spurs by 8 points.

Scored 16 points and 6 assists in a single game. Sheppard completed the point guard and shooting guard tasks well, and also scored 4 three-pointers. The high shooting percentage also allowed Uduka to give him more playing time. Sheppard's 26 minutes of playing time in this game was even more than some starting players. Therefore, Shepard is still worth cultivating. Although he still has shortcomings such as unstable shooting, poor defense, poor confrontation, and short stature, Shepard is the kind of player with a very high golf IQ.

When he was first selected by the Rockets, many people thought he was the Rockets' new Curry. Although it is difficult for Shepard to become a super shooter and top star like Curry, as the Rockets' main rotation, Shepard is still competent. Therefore, in the small year of the draft last season, the Rockets selected Shepard with the No. 3 pick. They basically chose the right person, because what the Rockets lacked at the time was a potential guard who could shoot and hold the ball. Shepard was the Rockets' best choice at the time.

More importantly, Shepard also often played with Amen Thompson. Amen Thompson's three-point shooting percentage is not good, but Shepard is by his side, which can help Amen open up space and allow him to break through the interior and attack the basket. In this game against the Spurs, Shepard single-handedly supported the Rockets' second team, and he scored the highest score of the second team. Without him, the Rockets may lose even more.