""It's awesome," Shead said. "On our way here, all I heard was that Alberta is the Texas of Canada. I was super excited to see more of the country.""
""I'm friends with all these guys off the court; they respect me, I respect them," Shead explained. "Honestly, it's just information. I'm a point guard. I give out information, they take it, receive it, and we move on. I don't see it as them just following me because I'm some great leader - it's more about respect.""
""Honestly, they've been kicking our ass," Shead said with a laugh. "We still give them a good fight, but they're a really good five. I'm super excited to see them start games, and for us to come in and match that intensity.""
Jamal Shead attended the Raptors' training camp in Alberta and was excited to see more of the country. He assumed a leadership role as a second-year point guard and emphasized mutual respect among teammates rather than authoritative leadership. The team developed strong chemistry through preseason trips to Austin, Spain, and LA, creating genuine off-court friendships that improve on-court cohesion. Scrimmages have shown the starting five dominating the second unit, driving competitive intensity from reserves. Shead's defensive energy and competitive spirit remain defining traits and contribute to his popularity with fans.
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