It turns out, his performance was likely an indicator he might need to play overseas for a while before he’s ready to play in the world’s premiere professional basketball league. Struggles to make an impact, paired with the fact he was one of a handful of players who sat out half the games means the uphill climb became even more difficult.
There wasn’t one particular game where Shields really looked like he was very comfortable or a man among boys. Both of those things are especially important when playing in this kind of an exhibition season.
Not having been drafted, the former Nebraska Cornhusker knew he was going to need to stand out.