"You might glance at his shooting numbers - still a modest 36.7 percent from the field and 33.5 percent from three - but that doesn't tell the whole story about Jamal Shead's impact. I've touched on this in many pieces before, and it really comes down to the eye test. Watch how he elevates those around him and how he consistently makes winning decisions."
"Sure, it's only been two games so far, but averaging 12.5 points on 50 percent shooting, 71.4 percent from three, along with 3.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.5 steals in 31.8 minutes shows that Shead can step into a bigger role and produce effectively. Plus, his contributions have helped the Raptors secure two huge wins on this crucial road trip out west."
Jamal Shead, a 23-year-old guard, has seen his role expand amid Raptors injuries and has started the past two games. His raw shooting splits are modest (36.7% FG, 33.5% 3PT), but his impact is evident through elevating teammates and consistently making winning decisions. He brings gritty defense, relentless hustle, and elite passing, reflected by a 4.11 assist-to-turnover ratio that ranks ninth in the NBA. In two recent starts he averaged 12.5 points (50% FG, 71.4% 3PT), 3.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.5 steals in 31.8 minutes, helping secure two important road wins and easing Immanuel Quickley's secondary ball-handling load.
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