The Indiana Pacers’ second-year wing was the last man standing in an activity that’s exhausting to explain. The event is called “the beep test.” Sheppard had prepared for it all summer.

Mar 1, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the Indiana Pacers logo on a free throw attempt by the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center.© Stephen Lew ...