LAS VEGAS — Reed Sheppard, the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft, was one of the best players on the court Friday night in his first Summer League game. The former Kentucky guard stole the show against Bronny James and the Lakers, finishing with 23 points, five assists, four rebounds and three blocks in the Rockets' 99-80 win. That performance was a strong statement that Sheppard could be one of the best players in the draft class.
"It was a really fun game and great atmosphere," Sheppard said Friday night. "We had a really good week of practice, and at first, it's just getting into rhythm, shaking off the nerves, but as the game went on, I got more comfortable.