Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard’s court vision is such that while conducting an interview courtside after shootaround Thursday, he was keenly aware of teammate Amen Thompson shooting baskets within earshot.

Thompson talks to Kelly Iko about his mindset, his impact and what he's learning from Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet.

There's a legitimate argument for Thompson to remain as the starter when Smith returns. The Rockets have found the same success with Thompson in the starting lineup, and he's been producing at a higher level. Based on his seamless fit in the first five, head coach Ime Udoka will have a tough decision to make soon.