After averaging 30.7 points (40.5% on 3-pointers) and 8.0 assists in three games, the NBA G League honored Reed Sheppard as its Player of the Week.

The G League could serve as a valuable resource for Houston to keep the rookie fresh and ready to contribute when needed.

Rockets rookie guard Reed Sheppard was named the G League Player of the Week after a three-game stint with Rio Grande Valley.

Perhaps the only experience more humbling than hitting the NBA’s rookie wall for a first-round draft pick is heading to the airport for a G-League stint. Reed Sheppard has taken the bumps, bruises, and some occasional turbulence in stride this season while channeling a bit of Spongebob into daily life.