At this year's draft, the Houston Rockets used the No. 3 pick in their hands to get the outside sharpshooter Shepard, which is also rumored to be the most suitable rookie for the Rockets, but can Shepard, who is a scout pick, become the player who saves the Rockets? Today, let's take a look at how big a gap there is between Shepard, who is known as a marksman, and his own template library!
One: physical fitness
Kentucky guard Shepard was born on June 24, 04, with a barefoot height of 187.3 cm, an arm span of 191.1 cm, a weight of 89 kg, and a standing touch height of 237.5 cm. The run-up jump is 106.68 cm. The static talent is not very good, but the bouncing quality is still very good.
Stephen Curry is 191 cm tall, weighs 84 kg, stands 246 cm tall, and runs and jumps 90.17 cm.
Overall, in terms of physical fitness, Shepard still has a slight advantage!
Two: Comparison of playing styles
Judging from Shepard's college playing video, Shepard's main scoring method is the three-point shot from the outside, but Shepard is not a simple shooter, but an excellent scorer, when Shepard is strictly marked, he will score by breaking through layups, and Shepard often stages breakthrough dunks!
Stephen Curry's main scoring method is also the three-point shot, and like Shepard, Curry is a top rhythm master, he can use his rhythm change to complete the score, it can be said that Curry's scoring ability is top.
In terms of playing style, the two are very similar, it can be said that Shepard has been imitating Curry, both have top-level projection, and at the same time, Shepard's rhythm change needs to continue to learn and increase experience.
Three: Comparison of projection capabilities
Shepard shot a team-record 52 percent three-point shooting in college and is arguably an excellent shooter and a mature player who is ready to establish himself in the NBA, at least in terms of projection.
Curry has been tested in the NBA, Curry is a historical shooter and scorer, which Shepard can't match, and in the NBA, Curry can shoot more than 40% of the shooting rate under heavy pressure from opponents all year round.
In terms of projection ability, Shepard is definitely inferior to Curry for the time being.
Four: Comparison of critical moments
Curry's shots and key scoring shots are often staged, and Curry is not only a player with shooting ability, but also a player who can score in key moments.
Shepard also scored in key moments when he was in college, but this was only in college and has not been proven in the NBA.
Overall, Shepard is like Curry's shadow, but the future is still unknown, assuming Shepard can grow into Curry, then the Rockets will make a lot of money!
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