"The Raptors had two other picks in that draft, however, the 19th and 31st selections. While neither of those draft slots is expected to produce a superstar, the Raptors had the opportunity to add two impact players who could be a part of their core moving forward."
"Ja'Kobe Walter has not panned out. The 19th pick was used on Ja'Kobe Walter, a wing out of Baylor who had all the traits of an elite role player but played like an on-ball star in college to middling results."
"When Walter is on the court for the Raptors, they have been outscored by 2.6 points per 100 possessions in 1,053 competitive minutes."
The Toronto Raptors' 2024 NBA Draft choices have been criticized for failing to secure impactful players. While Jamal Shead, selected 45th, has become a solid backup point guard, the 19th pick, Ja'Kobe Walter, has underperformed. Walter's mediocre performance as a bench player has not justified his selection, as the team has struggled with him on the court. The Raptors had the chance to enhance their core but ultimately missed key opportunities to draft better talent.
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