In 20 minutes versus the Jazz in the preseason opener, Sheppard shot just 2-for-7, scoring four points and adding three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal. Uncharacte

One prediction that is a bit surprising, though, is who the GMs have winning Rookie of the Year. More specifically, the percentage of GMs who picked him. It was No. 3 overall pick, of the Houston Rockets, Reed Sheppard, who received 50% of the vote.

Rockets guard Reed Sheppard was the top choice to win Rookie of the Year award in the annual survey of general managers released on Tuesday.