Jamal Shead has been nothing short of a revelation for the Toronto Raptors. Selected 45th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Raptors have found a gem.
At 23 years old, Shead has emerged as a steadying presence for Toronto’s bench unit. In 22.2 minutes per game, he is averaging 7.1 points, 5.3 assists, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.0 steals. However, those numbers do not fully capture his impact. The offense feels organized when he has the ball, and defensively he plays with relentless pressure and energy.
That being said, Jamal Shead does have clear limitations.