"So far in the 2025-26 campaign, Ja'Kobe Walter is averaging 6.2 points on 44.3 percent field goal shooting, 38.9 percent from three, 75.0 percent from the free throw line, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game in 17.6 minutes of action. While he is often utilized off the bench, Walter has also had the opportunity to receive seven starts for the Raptors so far."
"I recently shared how impressed I was with Walter's ability to be a strong point-of-attack defender for this Raptors core. Even if his shooting numbers never take a massive jump, if Walter can simply maintain around 10 points per game (hopefully more, of course) and continue to play with his defensive intensity - he could follow in the footsteps of players like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope or Tim Hardaway Jr. who have both gone on to have lengthy careers in the NBA as highly valuable role players."
Ja'Kobe Walter is averaging 6.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 17.6 minutes per game while shooting 44.3 percent overall, 38.9 percent from three, and 75.0 percent from the free throw line. He has primarily come off the bench but has made seven starts. Walter produced his best game on December 28, scoring 18 points (6-for-10, 4-for-7 from three) and followed with a strong defensive showing the next night. His 1.0 steals per game ranks near the team leaders. Sustained scoring near 10 points per game combined with consistent defensive intensity could establish him as a long-term, valued role player.
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