Meiji: Rondo is also playing in his second year with the Celtics. I hope Sheppard can play 20 minutes per game.

Recently, American reporter Amin Elhassan participated in the podcast The Kevin O 'Connor Show, during which she talked about Shepard and Rondo.

"Shepard is a rare young point guard who reminds me of Rajon Rondo's second season with the Celtics. At that time, the team had Garnett, Pierce and Ray Allen. In that 07-08 season, everyone doubted whether Rondo could be qualified for the point guard position. It turned out that he was qualified because he did what the team needed. As for now It remains to be seen whether Reed Shepard can be that player in his second year with the Rockets, but anything is possible and Rondo is a success story. I think the Rockets have to figure this out early to decide whether they need to make adjustments and who to pursue if he doesn't work out. "Amin. Elhassan said.

"For the Rockets, they have to explore every opportunity and can't always pin their hopes on the next year. The future is full of uncertainty, so you have to be proactive. Considering the current situation, I think the Rockets should go back to a player like Amen Thompson, give him the ball, let him organize the offense, and then see how other players perform. As for Shepard, he may be able to play 20 minutes a night. The question is, will this position be Shepard or Holiday? Sheppard could be a weakness on defense because he's smaller and vulnerable to opponents. What the Rockets need is a player who can drive offense, shoot and defend well on the court. Although Shepard performed well in college, there is still a question whether he can survive in the NBA. Ultimately, this could be a blessing in disguise, as it will allow you to see the true quality of these young players earlier and determine what kind of players the team really needs. "Amin Elhassan said.

Rondo averaged 10.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.7 steals per game during the Celtics' second regular season.