"The theory behind drafting Walter with the 19th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft was that they would be grooming their shooting guard of the future. The top prospect had an up-and-down freshman season at Baylor but showed signs of both on-ball shot creation and off-ball shot making that would make him an ideal fit for the Raptors. It is obviously still early in Walter's career, so it's hard to make any definitive statements about his ultimate trajectory as a player."
"Walter is averaging just 17.7 minutes per game as the backup to RJ Barrett, shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from deep. His playmaking has failed to develop in any way, as he is averaging just 1.8 assists per 36 minutes, and he isn't drawing fouls at any meaningful rate. Defensively, Walter deserves some flowers for his activity level and quick hands, but at 6'4" he isn't going to change the game on that end (he isn't Jamal Shead)."
The Toronto Raptors selected Ja'Kobe Walter with the 19th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to groom a future shooting guard. Walter showed on-ball shot creation and off-ball shooting potential during an up-and-down freshman season at Baylor. After 18 months and 89 games, Walter has logged 17.7 minutes per game as RJ Barrett's backup, shooting 43.1 percent overall and 36.7 percent from three, while averaging 1.8 assists per 36 minutes and drawing few fouls. Defensively he shows activity and quick hands but at 6'4" he lacks major impact. Walter has become mainly a catch-and-shoot player with limited efficiency. The Cavaliers selected Jaylon Tyson with the next pick, and Tyson has begun a breakout season.
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