Jared Rhoden, a two-way player for the Toronto Raptors, has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder and is expected to miss four to six months. This injury occurred during a game against the Charlotte Hornets when Rhoden was having a standout season. He averaged career-highs in points, rebounds, and assists, showcasing his combination of offensive skill and defensive prowess. Notably, Rhoden emphasized his commitment to defense as a critical aspect of his game, aiming to support his teammates effectively.
Despite these explosive scoring performances, it's the defensive side of the floor where Rhoden stands out most. He referred to defence as his 'main calling card' after setting that career-high in points against the 76ers.
I just think my main focus is really on defence. Just showcasing that I can guard the point guard, switch onto four-men and just be a physical defender out there.
Rhoden was in the midst of a career-best stretch at the NBA level when he appeared to injure the shoulder in the third quarter of the Raptors' final home game against the Charlotte Hornets.
Rhoden averaged 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 0.9 steals in 21.5 minutes over 10 games with the Raptors - all career-highs.
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