Although Sheppard has poor defense, he has a sharp offense. Uduka should consider giving up the twin towers and letting the third overall pick enter the starting lineup.

In recent times, Okogie has performed poorly and Uduka has returned to the twin-tower lineup. In fact, Shepard should be considered to enter the starting lineup.

This season, Sheppard shot 50.7% from the field and 48.8% from three-point range. He is the Rockets' most powerful player. Especially in the game against the Nuggets, he performed well. He scored 27 points, 4 assists and 2 steals, almost helping the team reverse the game.

Although Shepard's offense is sharp, his defense is really poor. He often uses "gamble" to steal opponents, which also makes it easy for opponents to find open shooting opportunities.

Having said that, although Sheppard's defense is not good, his overall shortcomings are not concealed, and he can use offense to make up for it. Short point guards like Trae Young, Mitchell, and Maxi also have poor defense. They also use offense to make up for their deficiencies in defense, and they can still become one of the league's top stars.

What Shepard lacks now is opportunities. Udoka should consider removing the Twin Towers and promoting Shepard to the starting lineup. This will give the third overall pick a chance to fully display his talents. Maybe he can play and become the Rockets' long-awaited No. 1 position.