Not just a pure pitcher! The Pacers backcourt star is completely a high-quality 3D player?

In the previous NBA Finals G6, the Indiana Pacers, who returned to their home court, easily defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91. After this game, the Pacers tied the total score of the series to 3-3, and both sides returned to the same starting line again. Next, both sides will return to Oklahoma City and have a brutal tiebreak battle, which will also determine the final ownership of the championship this season.

In this game, the Pacers' substitute backcourt star Ben Sheppard performed quite well. Shepard played 20 minutes and 44 seconds in the game, made 3 of 7 shots and 1 of 4 from outside the three-point line, scored 7 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals, and had 2 fouls, with a plus-negative value of -1. Shepard actually didn't get much chance to make a phone call on the offensive end, but he was able to score some points in various ways, which was also a certain amount of support for the team, and he also showed a big heart. On the defensive end, Shepard can also play a decisive role, and his personal defensive ability and defensive focus are also worthy of recognition. Overall, although Shepard looks average as a substitute, he has also performed his own level on both offense and defense, and he has also made his own contribution to the team's victory.

In the NBA regular season this season, Shepard played a total of 63 games in 82 games, averaging 19.5 minutes per game, averaging 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocks, and 0.3 turnovers and 2 fouls. His shooting percentage was 41.8%, three-point shooting percentage was 34.2%, and free throw shooting percentage was 88.9%. In the playoffs, Shepard played 20 games in the first 22 games, averaging 13.8 minutes per game, with averaging 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.1 blocks, and 0.5 turnovers and 1.8 fouls. He shot 48% from the field, 40.5% from three-point shooting percentage and 100% from free throws.

Shepard's overall performance during the playoffs was relatively stable. He did not play much, and his shots were very limited, but it is indeed a very commendable thing that his offensive efficiency and his three-point shooting percentage could be maintained at a good level in this situation. On the other hand, Shepard's concentration on the defensive end is also very outstanding. Everyone thinks he is just an ordinary pitcher, but his performance proves that he is a reliable 3D type backcourt player. With Bennedict Mathurin's performance fluctuating and unstable, should the Pacers consider adding Shepard's playing time in the next G7?