The hit rate is only 35.7%! Shepard had one chance, the Rockets made it clear, and Stone accepted his fate

The Rockets introduced Durant in the offseason this year, and Stone explained why this is the case. It was because it reached second in the Western Conference last season and then fought the complete Warriors with Butler and Curry for 7 games. Compared to the Warriors' failure in Curry's defeat to the Timberwolves in the second round, the Rockets believe that the Warriors' lineup is complete and they have the level of winning the championship. Then the Rockets can fight the Full-Sport Warriors for 7 games, which means that the team is one step away from the championship, so the Rockets pressed the trading button.

Jaylen Green is gone, and White Demon Whitmore is gone. Among the Rockets' seven sons, Shin Kyung, Smith, Ethan, Amen and Shepard are retained. Among them, Shin Kyung and Smith both renewed their contracts with the Rockets in advance, Ethan is about to renew his contract with the Rockets, and Amen can negotiate a contract next year. Shepard is the most embarrassing one of the remaining five sons, and there are really not many opportunities left for him. Shepard performed poorly this time in the summer league, which made the Rockets media a little worried.

After all, Shepard is the 24-year-old Tanhua. He is known as the next Curry because of his similar heights and both are famous for their three-pointers. Rockets media House of Houston also wrote a special article today to evaluate Shepard. He believes that Durant's joining will accelerate Shepard's growth. If Shepard can contribute positive bonuses on the bench in the new season, then he will be the perfect candidate to succeed Van Jordan in the future. But if Shepard doesn't work, the Rockets don't have time to wait for him to trade immediately.

"House of Houston" wrote: "Shepard has come to a time to prove himself. After Durant joined, the Rockets did not introduce new guards to fill the roster. It is because they want to give Shepard a chance, as a 24-year Teshua. When the Rockets' window for championship comes, she needs Shepard to provide contributions as soon as possible. I think the new season is his last chance, and he must shoulder the team's firepower threat of losing Jaylen Green. If Shepard can't do it, I think the Rockets will trade him to fight for the championship."

Shepard snatched the time of the White Devil Whitmore last season, playing a total of 52 games for the Rockets, averaging 4.4 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of only 35.1%, but a three-point shooting percentage of 34%. It wasn't a single thing that broke out, and it was given enough time. Shepard scored 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 14 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists against the Los Angeles Brothers Lakers and the Clippers in April. Next season, Shepard's annual salary will be 10.6 million, which is a very high-quality asset.

"House of Houston" believes that if Shepard is put on the trading stage, many teams may be interested, especially some bad teams, who need a potential point guard. And they can provide treatment that the Rockets do not have, that is, starting and unlimited fire rights. The Rockets can also refill the backcourt through Shepard's trade. After all, the Rockets are now crowded with forwards and can already play mahjong after introducing electric fans and Okogi. In this summer league, Shepard averaged 23.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 4 breaks and 1.5 caps per game, and gained 12 pounds. He is no longer a kid in his rookie season, but a real man with a huge increase in strength.

But Shepard is still too well-behaved. Last season, all teams played against the Rockets and shepard singles, and he must be bloody. It is to show your ability to bite on the defensive end. Even if your opponent scores against you, you can't make him too relaxed. You must make the person who named you pay the price so that they dare not click easily. Of course, Shepard is also the work of Rockets general manager Stone. If it is lost again this time, then Jaylen Green's failure, Smith's mediocrity, and Shepard, the Rockets' four-year high pick rookie, only Amen, the only one left. Stone will accept his fate in the future. It's really not OK to sign you with a high pick.