2025-26 Season
BEN SHEPPARD
2025-26 Season
BEN SHEPPARD
Sheppard produces at an poor rate for a 21-minute workload.
Sheppard produces at an poor rate for a 21-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 21 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 246 Guards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Ben Sheppard’s first 22 games were defined by an agonizing shooting slump that constantly threatened to play him out of the rotation entirely. Bouncing erratically between the starting lineup and the bench, his offensive rhythm completely vanished for weeks at a time. Look no further than 11/10 vs GSW, where he bricked his way to a miserable -15.2 Impact score by scoring just three points on 1-for-10 shooting. When a perimeter player forces bad looks and fails to stretch the floor, the resulting empty possessions absolutely crater their overall value. His offensive passivity reached its absolute floor during 12/02 vs CLE. He posted a catastrophic -18.3 Impact score in that contest by going completely scoreless on three attempts, offering zero gravity to open up the floor for his teammates. Yet, just when his confidence seemed totally broken, he rebounded on 12/04 vs DEN with a flawless +9.0 Impact performance. By finally taking high-quality shots and hitting all five of his field goal attempts for 14 points, he reminded everyone how effective he can be when his shot selection is strictly disciplined.
Ben Sheppard spent the middle of the winter trapped in a brutal slump, bleeding value almost every time he stepped on the hardwood. Look at the 01/13 vs BOS matchup. He clanked his way to 5 points on an abysmal 2-for-8 shooting night, earning a -9.1 Impact score because his insistence on forcing bad three-pointers actively derailed the offense. A starting assignment on 02/03 vs UTA only magnified his struggles. He logged a grueling 29 minutes but generated a disastrous -15.1 Impact, managing just 8 points and a single rebound while offering virtually zero playmaking to justify his extended run. He finally found a rhythm off the bench on 02/10 vs NYK. Hitting 4 of his 5 shots for 10 points and grabbing 7 rebounds yielded a rare positive +0.4 Impact. This fleeting moment of competence revealed how desperately he needs to crash the glass and stick to high-percentage shots to avoid hurting his team.
Ben Sheppard’s mid-season stretch was defined by a jarring demotion to the bench, driven by erratic focus and defensive liabilities. He initially looked comfortable with the starters on 02/19 vs WAS, pouring in 15 points on blistering 6-for-8 shooting to earn a stellar +10.7 Impact score. That early momentum vanished quickly. Even when he provided an efficient double-digit offensive punch, hidden costs kept him in the red. Look at 03/12 vs PHX, where he tallied 10 points on nearly perfect shooting but still recorded a -5.0 Impact score due to a complete lack of defensive resistance. Occasionally, he found ways to influence winning without volume scoring. On 03/17 vs NYK, Sheppard attempted just three shots for 7 points, yet generated a +7.1 Impact score by hitting the glass hard for five rebounds and making crucial hustle plays. If he wants to reclaim his starting job permanently, he must bring that blue-collar energy every night instead of relying solely on his jumper.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Struggling. Sheppard has posted negative impact in 82% of games this season. The production rarely outweighs the cost.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 51% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive impact is minimal for a 21-minute player. Not generating enough contests, rim protection, or forced turnovers to move the needle.
In a rough stretch — 4 straight games with negative impact. Longest cold streak this season: 10 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 64 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
65 games played
