11+4+3+2! Shepard must attack, Uduka gave the order after the game, and Durant also made it clear

In the preseason, the Rockets defeated the Jazz 140-127, Durant made his debut, and Shen Jing became the cornerstone of the team's offensive system. Durant is indeed the best in the league in terms of offensive ability. He made 0 of 3 starts and then scored 7 consecutive goals and scored 20 points. Shen Jing scored 13 assists and made only one mistake. It can be said that Van Jordan's season reimbursement was caused by Shen Jing, which made Rockets fans forget the influence of the big head, but there are also hidden dangers in relying on Shen Jing's organization for a long time.

Shen Jing has been playing for too long. The good news is that his data will definitely skyrocket, especially the number of points and assists, and the probability of competing for MVP will increase. The bad news is, can Shen Jing's body last for such a long time? Because the Rockets were really in chaos after Shen Jing came off the court, they could only rely on Sheppard and Amen to switch offenses and steal a few points, and silently stood up singles. But this is also a good opportunity for Sheppard and Amen. They must carry forward Shen Jing's tactical system during the rest. Amen will say nothing, he is indeed slowly getting better at point guard.

Shepard plays the role of shooting guard, and Udoka said that he replaces Jaylen Green. But now I still don’t have much confidence. Especially when playing with the starters, Shepard had little sense of presence and was hesitant to attack. But when playing against the bench, the more Shepard holds the ball, the stronger his presence becomes. Shepard's style of play in the second half was completely different from the first half. He made decisive three-point shots from the outside, and twice used the ball to kill the inside and hit the basket. Shepard scored 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks in 25 minutes, shooting 4 of 7 from the field, 2 of 4 three-pointers, but only made 2 free throws. The defensive end was quite amazing, and all defenses were in place.

Just as Uduka commented after the game, Shepard needs to attack and attack the basket. He cannot regard himself as a pure shooter. This is a waste of talent.

Uduka said in an interview: "In the past two games, Shepard performed well on the court, especially on the defensive end. He played reasonably offensively. But what I am not satisfied with is why he defines himself as a player who can only catch and shoot. ? He can obviously do a lot of things. He showed his comprehensiveness in our training camp. We need him to show his other abilities. "

Obviously Uduka gave a direct order, Xiaoxie must attack. And we have data to support it. In the three games he started last season, Shepard averaged 20 points and 5 assists per game, shooting 49% from the field and 52% from three-point range. He is capable of doing other things, he is not Redick. We are joking, saying that Jaylen Green is like Joe. Shepard is the one who goes up and down. But in the final analysis, doesn’t everyone expect Shepard to have Curry’s shooting and Nash’s organizational skills?

Durant also said after the game that he has been telling Shepard that you have to attack and be aggressive. Durant even made it clear. He said that in the next game, he very much hopes that Shepard can increase his offense, especially attacking the frame with the ball. Back then, Durant and Curry were invincible in the pick-and-roll. Wasn't it because of Curry's containment on the outside? No one can be flanked. Sheppard has shooting talent. His three-point shooting percentage of 52% in college set a new record. He also shot 52% from three-point range when starting in the NBA.

If Shepard can fulfill Curry's talent, coupled with his own organizational skills, he is expected to become the Rockets' third coach in the future. Sheppard is on the outside, Amen is on the front line, and Shen Jing is on the inside line. This is the perfect Big Three model. Just like the Thunder's Alexander on the outside, Jay Wei on the striker, and Chet on the inside. Especially now that Durant is there, it is not difficult for Sheppard to fill in Van Jordan's statistics. Van Jordan averaged 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game last season, shooting only 38% from the field, and 35% from three-point range. Shepard took this data casually when he was confident, but he was too obedient. That's why everyone said that the Rockets would start with 4 wolves and 1 little sheep. He should be more aggressive, even a little more ruthless.