Reed Sheppard · Reed Sheppard earned his draft position with plays exactly like this one - a combination of defensive instincts and explosive finishing ability. With Houston trailing by 13 in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena, the rookie point guard jumped a passing lane for his third steal of the night. Sheppard then sprinted the length of the court, leaving Denver defenders in his wake, before rising up for a running dunk that rattled the rim. The Kentucky product's breakout performance included 28 points on 9-15 shooting with 6 threes in the December 20, 2025 road contest. · State of Mint · State of Mint