2024 Draft Prospect Spotlight -- Reed Sheppard

atlantabbq99 · Post #61 » by **atlantabbq99** » Thu May 16, 2024 5:31 am

I'm a big fan of Reed, but I was disappointed with his combine numbers. I was hoping he would come in alittle bigger and come in like an inch shorter than Booker, but anyway..... with that said, years ago i loved Booker and Herro coming out of UK, I like Reed more than Herro and almost the same as Booker.

He could the next Mark Price his ceiling could be MVP Steve Nash

Post #62 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun May 19, 2024 4:15 pm

You can't take Reed at #1.

But if we are moving on from Trae, I'd trade down and take a HR swing on this kid.

He just seems special:

Post #63 » by **HMFFL** » Sun May 26, 2024 12:27 pm

Reed is an automatic talent in the current state of the NBA. A sniper of a shooter. While he possibly won't be a superstar you know what you're getting with him and that's possibly the best shooter in the draft.

Post #64 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed May 29, 2024 6:00 pm

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Post #65 » by **HMFFL** » Wed May 29, 2024 7:57 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:You can't take Reed at #1.

But if we are moving on from Trae, I'd trade down and take a HR swing on this kid.

He just seems special:

Reed could end up being the best player of all-time and we'll be criticized for taking him #1. If Sarr doesn't workout we'll be criticized for taking him #1.

I want our front office to take who they believe will be a top rookie of the year candidate and year after year all-star.

Landry Fields will look like a genius by making the right choice and not by going off raw potential. We know what to expect from Reed. He's going to be one of the best three point shooters in the league.

The Kentucky players that will go in the lottery are intriguing to me because they shoot the 3 at 40% or greater.

Post #66 » by **HMFFL** » Wed May 29, 2024 7:58 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
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Future great!
He has a great head on his shoulders and he's going to dominate this weak league.

Post #67 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 3:59 pm

Best spot-up shooter: Reed Sheppard, PG/SG, Kentucky

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Sheppard gave defenses headaches at Kentucky with absurdly consistent shot-making prowess, hitting 56 of his 109 catch-and-shoot attempts (per Synergy) and shooting 51.4% on the season from long range. His release is compact and consistent, with minimal dip and wasted motion, and his lower-body balance and shot-prep habits are excellent, giving him a high-level skill that should translate to NBA range.

Sheppard, ranked No. 4 in ESPN's Top 100, looks comfortable from all over the arc, and has a great baseline to keep improving, with room to hone his shot even more off the bounce if he can gain separation at a higher level. His ability to space the floor away from the ball simplifies his path into a role quite a bit, with his ceiling tied to how much he can expand his game as a handler. But there's a very legitimate shooting profile here that could also see him become more of an off-ball threat if needed. -- Woo

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Post #68 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Jun 11, 2024 2:49 am

Automatic success is what he's going to be at the NBA level. I see very few flaws that will hold him back.

Post #69 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Jun 12, 2024 12:25 pm

Are we bypassing the NEXT next Steph Curry because we're still holding tight to the LAST next Steph Curry?

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Post #70 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jun 13, 2024 7:02 pm

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Post #71 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jun 13, 2024 7:03 pm

Unreal efficiency:

Post #72 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jun 20, 2024 2:54 am

If Trae isn't here for the long haul, I'd be very tempted to draft this kid as his replacement.

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Post #73 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Jun 24, 2024 3:50 am

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Post #75 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Jun 26, 2024 5:47 pm

Fun fact: Reed Sheppard's dad was born in Marietta and played for the Hawks for a brief time in late 90s?

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Kevin O'Connor wrote:Tom found that second-gen players have career lengths that average 2.3 years longer than all other draftees, and they perform 30 percent better than their expected draft position (using win shares as a metric). We spent extensive time discussing two players that fit that criterion in this upcoming class: Providence guard Devin Carter, whose dad, Anthony, played 13 years as an NBA role player, and Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, whose dad (Jeff) won back-to-back college titles before playing 18 games with the Atlanta Hawks.

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that I love Carter and Sheppard. Both of them are ranked in my top five. Both of them play with an advanced feel and grit that’s hard to be taught. Both of them, I believe, will have 10-plus-year careers in the NBA, which wouldn’t be too unusual considering the success rate of second-gen pros.

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Post #76 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 2:21 am

Oh, boy.

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Post #77 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 1:06 pm

What
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Post #78 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Aug 17, 2024 5:12 pm

Rivals...instead of allies.

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Post #79 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Oct 4, 2024 4:13 pm

When we look back 5+ years from now, I don't believe we chose between Zacch Risacher and Reed Sheppard.

I believe we essentially chose between Trae young and Reed Sheppard.

I hope we chose correctly. Cause dude looks impressive.

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Post #80 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Oct 8, 2024 8:22 pm

tbhawksfan1 wrote:One of the difficult things of being a fan is having a crush for someone your team doesn't get

I fully understand, bruv.

Jamaaliver wrote:I'm falling, head over heels for this kid.

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