"Strong at the point of attack, which takes the brunt of the defensive load off the point guard, can make smart decisions on and off the ball, and provide help offensively with their shooting. That's the blueprint, and Walter can do those things. What separates that list of elite players from the rest of the crop, however, is the self-creation they can provide."
"After a solid rookie year where Walter averaged 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists while shooting 40.5 per cent from the field, 34.9 per cent from distance, and 79.5 per cent from the free throw line in his debut season (52 games), the self-creation part of his game should be watched closely. If you had to monitor one thing for the 21-year-old this season, it would be whether Walter can provide more juice with the ball in his hands."
"Last season, Walter was below average when creating for himself, with his lack of an effective handle, especially with his left hand, and blow-by ability holding him back. He did stand out in one area, however, which was mid-range pull-ups, converting at a 40.5 per cent (17-of-42) clip, per Synergy. Seeing how these numbers progress is something to look forward to this season."
Ja'Kobe Walter embodies the modern shooting guard archetype with the ability to defend the point of attack, make smart decisions on and off the ball, and provide spacing with his shooting. He averaged 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists as a rookie while shooting 40.5% from the field, 34.9% from three, and 79.5% from the free throw line across 52 games. The main area for growth is on-ball creation: a limited handle, particularly with his left hand, and insufficient blow-by ability restricted his self-creation. Strong mid-range pull-ups (40.5% on 17-of-42) offer a positive foundation, and improvement in creating with the ball would push him into a higher tier of player.
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