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Reed Sheppard throws mom a birthday party at 2024 NBA Draft before Rockets’ pick
By Jaclyn Hendricks,
3 days ago
It’s a birthday Reed Sheppard’s mom, Stacey, surely won’t forget.
Shortly before her son was selected No. 3 overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday, Stacey — a former member of Kentucky’s women’s basketball team — was treated to an intimate birthday party inside the Barclays Center.
Sheppard and his loved ones, including girlfriend Brailey Dizney, serenaded Stacey by singing “Happy Birthday” around a table before she blew out the candle on her cupcake.
Reed Sheppard threw his mom a real special birthday party this year… 🥳
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 26, 2024 Stacey Sheppard received an intimate birthday celebration at the Barclays Center during the 2024 NBA Draft. NBA Draft/X
Reed Sheppard sang happy birthday to his mom before being drafted by the Rockets. NBA Draft/X
Sheppard, who was selected after France’s Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, respectively, gave Stacey a shoutout after hearing his name called by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
“I’m super excited,” the former Wildcats star told ESPN’s Monica McNutt. “[It’s] my mom’s birthday today, so it’s going to be a great night. It already is a great night, so it’s awesome, I’m super thankful.”
Stacey added the family is “blessed” and “thankful to be here.”
Reed Sheppard (right) greets NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Rockets No. 3 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. AP Sheppard is a former Kentucky Wildcat. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
“We’ve got 75 people, family and friends that are here and get to celebrate with them, so, it’s an unbelievable day,” she said on ESPN’s broadcast.
Reed’s father, former Kentucky men’s basketball player Jeff Sheppard, also celebrated his son’s big moment.
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) June 27, 2024 Brailey Dizney and Reed Sheppard attend the Kentucky Derby in May 2024. Getty Images for Churchill Downs
In his lone season at Kentucky, Sheppard averaged 12.5 points per game, 4.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
The 6-foot-2 guard was named SEC Freshman of the Year and Second-team All-SEC in 2024.
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