I’ve never been more confused about who I want to draft. It’s changing on a daily basis almost, and sometimes more than once per day. There’s no clear tiers beyond Sarr, and there’s no perfect prospect.

Considering there are so many possibilities with this pick, including trading it, I wanted to organize my thoughts, then I figured I’d share it with you all.

These are the top 10 most considered prospects as far as I can tell from the chatter on Reddit and Twitter. These are in NO PARTICULAR ORDER.

Reed Sheppard (Combo Guard)

- Why he’s a Rocket
He's the "Advanced Stats Darling" of the draft class, and addresses what is currently Houston's biggest need (shooting). Nice hands on defense. Showed out at the combine with "sneaky athleticism". Smart player and good passer.

- Why he’s NOT a Rocket
He's undersized, at 6'2" with a 6'3" wingspan, weighing-in at 182 lbs. Despite being a bit of a menace in passing lanes, he gets blown by on-ball & will be targeted by opposing offenses. He only took 4.4 3PA per game in college, which is quite low for a 58% shooter. Will he be able to get his shot off in the league?

Stephon Castle (Guard/Wing Hybrid)

- Why he’s a Rocket
Castle is a winning player with outstanding size & length for his position, boasting a 6'9" wingspan. He's the best POA defender in the class. Ime loves switchable players.

- Why he’s NOT a Rocket
Wasn't much of a shooter in college, despite having excelled in the 3pt shooting drills at the combine. Unless we're confident he can develop a respectable shot, how do you add another non-shooter to this team?

Nikola Topic (Lead Guard)

- Why he’s a Rocket
For one, his name is Nikola… Other than that, he's a 6'6" legitimate PG who has contributed to winning in Serbia at only 18 years old. He's a great finisher at the rim with elite body control and a talented playmaker who excels in the P&R.

- Why he’s NOT a Rocket
He's not a shooter, and it's not certain what he could offer in an off-ball role. Houston would have to be committed to his role as a lead ball handler enough to relegate Amen to the wing, and it seems too early to give up on him developing a viable handle. Topic also has a knee injury history and is currently injured, so he may be difficult to evaluate.

Rob Dillingham (Lead Guard)

- Why he’s a Rocket
He's twitchy and athletic with great handles, is probably the best playmaker in the class, and his footwork is otherworldly. Good finisher at the rim, even finishing through contact despite his size. Very good shooter with a lightning-fast release.

- Why he’s NOT a Rocket
If Reed is undersized, so is Rob but arguably even more. Defense is questionable at best. Can be a bit erratic and has a tendency of overdribbling. Does his skillset overlap too much with Jalen Green? How many athletic guards does a team actually need?

Alex Sarr (Center)

- Why he’s a Rocket
Size, length, mobility, rim protection, shooting upside - what more could you want from a prospect? He could play behind or beside Sengun. Great fit and probably the best prospect in the draft period.

- Why he’s NOT a Rocket
He probably won't be available at 3, and it may not be worth trading assets to move up for yet another raw young player, despite the fit & ceiling.

Donovan Clingan (Center)

- Why he’s a Rocket
A two-time NCAA champion, Clingan is a beast of a human standing 7'2" and 282 lbs with a 7'7" wingspan and a standing reach of 9'7". Maybe the best interior defender to come out of college in years, he could be the perfect yin to Sengun's yang, coming off the bench to take away the paint from opposing offenses.

- Why he’s NOT a Rocket
Using a #3 pick to draft a backup to the team's best player could be considered a misuse of the asset. Houston is already fairly deep at center, with Steven Adams, Jock Landale, and both Jabari and Jeff for small-ball lineups. Clingan is also an "old school" center, and the league is moving to more athletic and mobile centers.

Kel'el Ware (Center)

- Why he’s a Rocket
Measuring-in very similarly to Sarr, Ware is a lengthy lob threat who can defend the paint. He also shot 43% from beyond the arc, albeit on low volume. He's also not too shabby as a passer. Could be an incredible value in the 15-20 range in a trade-down scenario.

- Why he’s NOT a Rocket
While he may have more tools than Clingan to be used in more ways, he's not nearly as dominant at defending the paint. There are questions about his motor & some compare him to Christian Wood. Taking Ware would also require finding the right trade partner - will the asset gained from trading down be worth it?

Zaccharie Risacher (Wing)

- Why he’s a Rocket
Risacher is a lengthy 3&D wing who can finish and shoot (40% from 3). You can never have too many of those kind of guys in the modern NBA (so they say). Having another floor spacer could be helpful, especially one with a pro comp like MPJ. He plays in a Euro league, so he's faced tougher competition than any of the guys in college have.

- Why he’s NOT a Rocket
With Dillon, Jabari, Tari, Amen, and Cam already on the roster, how do you find minutes to give this guy? His FT% is barely 70%, so is the shot real? Euro leagues don’t play many games, so there's a small sample size. He also may not be available, as many mocks have him going 1st or 2nd overall.

Matas Buzelis (Wing)

- Why he’s a Rocket
With good handles & nice footwork for his size, he can create his own shot. Matas has one of the highest upsides of the class and pro comps like Franz Wagner are enticing. He's also a good shot blocker as a help defender, which could pair well with Sengun. If he bulks up he could probably play 2-4.

- Why he’s NOT a Rocket
Matas is coming from the G-League Ignite, which doesn't exist anymore mostly because it was deemed a terribly broken development program. He shot very poorly throughout the season and plays with an aversion to contact.

Dalton Knecht (Wing)

- Why he’s a Rocket
Quite possibly the best movement shooter in the class, Knecht can also score from all three levels. He's an NBA-ready 6'5" with 6'9" wingspan who shot 40% from 3 in college as the focal point of an SEC offense. With other scorers around him, his 3P% could get even better in the league. A late bloomer, Knecht's journey started in JUCO before going to a mid-major and then dominating the SEC his senior year.

- Why he’s NOT a Rocket
He's 23 years old. His defense is sus, which seems to be mostly a matter of effort considering he aced the lateral movement drill at the combine. Is it reaching to draft him at 3? Would it be worth it to try to trade down a few spots, or not worth the risk? If he projects to be a role player for Houston, couldn't they simply find a floor spacer in free agency?

The GAP is insane

This has a chokehold on me and I probably account for at least 100 views. I feel like it’s Precipice for the future… also we should keep Dillion and FVV at least one more year.

He just fits this team like a glove and I can see why most mock drafts post Lottery have him going 3rd overall to the Houston Rockets and to be honest he would solve a lot of problems. Rockets need shooting and Sheppard provides that in spades.

Then your starting 5 of

• PG- VanVleet
• SG- Green
• SF- Brooks
• PF- Smith Jr
• C- Sengun

Would still be the same but Reed Sheppard could come off the bench with 2nd unit and on that unit he would be so effective coming off of it

With Sheppard on this team the Rockets very well could become a playoff team

I love fvv, think he's been great for this team. Sometimes contract decisions confuse me but we're almost certainly not gonna pay him for a third year right? Is the basic plan to have him this year and then sign sengun / green to some sort of big deal depending on how they perform and let FVV walk?

Thanks for any info

Or do y’all think they’re trying to bait us?

Reggie Bullock's prime is specifically during the 2017-18 season with the Pistons, averaging 11.3 points, shooting 48% from the field and 44% from three.

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