Paul Pierce's Shocked Reaction After Discovering Little-Known Fact About NBA Draft Star Reed Sheppard Live on Undisputed

FOX analyst Paul Pierce was shocked to learn the identity of Reed Sheppard’s parents.

The Houston Rockets selected Sheppard with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday.

Paul Pierce was stunned to learn that Reed Sheppard’s parents both played for Kentucky.Credit: FS1

Sheppard was selected 3rd overall by the Houston Rockets on WednesdayCredit: Getty

His father Jeff (right) was a star for the Kentucky Wildcats in the 1990s and played in the NBACredits: Getty

Pierce joined Undisputed host Skip Bayless and Keyshawn Williams on Thursday to discuss the 2024 class.

Sheppard followed in both of his parents’ footsteps during his solid college career with the Kentucky Wildcats.

Her father Jeff played for the Wildcats between 1993 and 1998, while her mother Stacey played for the women’s team.

Jeff was named Most Outstanding Player of the 1998 NCAA Tournament and went on to play in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks.

Bayless reflected on Jeff’s impressive career as the Undisputed panel examined the Rockets’ selection of Reed.

“Sheppard’s bloodlines are pretty strong,” Skip said before Pierce interrupted.

“Is that Sheppard?!” Pierce gasped in response, as Reed’s family dynamic was revealed.

“I know exactly who he is, he was a very good player. »

“No it’s crazy because you couldn’t watch a single game last year without seeing them,” one fan replied on X in response to the exchange.

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“Paul shows his research lol,” laughed another.

“Are we supposed to know who Jeff Sheppard is? LOL,” retorted a third.

“I didn’t know that either until last night. I liked his dad’s acting,” added a fourth.

Jeff was in attendance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn when his son was taken off the boards at No. 3 overall.

“I’m so grateful,” an emotional Sheppard told reporters.

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“We are overwhelmed with gratitude, so proud of Reed and of God who has been so good to our family. We are so happy to be here. »

Sheppard averaged 12.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game last season for Kentucky.

“Just a guy that’s looking to learn, that’s going to do whatever it takes to win,” Reed said after being asked what he would do with the Rockets.

“If it’s not about making threes right away, you have to involve your teammates, whatever it takes to win and be on the field.

“I will do whatever makes the team better.”

Sheppard’s mother, Stacey, was also a college basketball player for the Wildcats.Credits: Getty