The Houston Rockets made a significant move by selecting young star guard Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft. The summer league serves as Sheppard’s first opportunity to prove his athleticism on a national stage. While playing with the Rockets, Sheppard has been particularly impressed by his teammate Cam Whitmore’s basketball skills.
With 27 seconds remaining in the second quarter, Whitmore executed a two-handed dunk over the Wizards’ rookie Alex Sarr. In a post-match interview, Sheppard praised Whitmore’s impressive dunks against the Washington Wizards on Sunday in the NBA Summer League.
“You can just throw it up there, and he’ll go get it. He’s a tremendous athlete… He had like 10 [dunks today]!” Sheppard said.
The Houston Rockets selected Whitmore with the twentieth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Since then, he has proven his worth, putting forward the talent that justified his draft position.
Whitmore’s remarkable performance on Sunday helped the Rockets secure a 109-91 victory over the Wizards in an NBA 2K25 Summer League game. Whitmore and Sheppard combined for 47 points and ten steals in the game.
Cam Whitmore Discusses the Mindset Behind the Spectacular Summer League Performance
Cam Whitmore just put on a show against the Wizards, which has already established him as a potential Summer League MVP. Following the Rockets’ win, Whitmore addressed his mindset, which played a vital role in his performance.
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I was thinking of something to do. I was thinking of everything. A windmill. A tomahawk. I just did it,” Whitmore said.
According to SI, Whitmore led the Rockets with 25 points while also contributing eight rebounds, four assists, five steals, and one block against the Wizards.
The Rockets’ next challenge is facing the Detroit Pistons on Monday evening. With Sheppard and Whitmore showing promising chemistry and performance, fans are eager to see how the young stars will continue to help the Rockets win.
