“ That's my guy. I learned a lot from Reed. He taught me to be calm and help my teammates, the little things. His mother, Stacey, and his father, I adore them. » Rob Dillingham has things to say about Reed Sheppard. And vice versa.
The two former Kentucky players seem as close on the field as they are off. So why not keep this “backcourt” in place in the NBA, while the two young men are expected to be in the Top 10?
However, in the Top 10 of this next Draft, a team would be likely to recover them both: the Spurs. The latter, who have their eye on the former Wildcats, have in fact the 4th and 8th “picks”, and certain “mocks” imagine already one or the other land in San Antonio. Why not the two of them ?
San Antonio, where they could therefore team up with Victor Wembanyama, whose performances did not escape the two future rookies. “ It was the craziest first year in a long time. He could become one of the best players of all time. If I play with Wemby, it's obvious: I come in to give the ball to Wemby “, Rob Dillingham is already planning.
Play with Victor Wembanyama, rather than against him
“ What he did during his rookie season was ridiculous and he's only going to get better. He’s really someone you want to play with and not someone you want to play against. », adds Reed Sheppard. The latter, who stood out for the quality of his shooting (52% success from distance in the NCAA) and, to his great surprise, for his relaxation during the “Draft Combine”, says he is ready “ asset », at Spurs or elsewhere.
“ As long as we win and everyone has fun. I said it going to Kentucky, I don't care if I have to pass the ball, if I have to shoot, if I have to go get water for the guys. Whatever it takes to help the team win, I'll do it », Promises the one who does not expect to shoot 20 times per game or to become an All-Star in his first year.
Similar speech from Rob Dillingham, who came off the Kentucky bench this season. “ Whether I start or not, I just want to play my role and do my best. I can do whatever the coach wants me to do, whether it's passing, shooting or cheering for my teammates », displays the 6th SEC man of the year, also very comfortable at 3-points (44%). Mentalities likely to seduce Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs?
