"While some other Raptors' young players have experienced disappointing attempts to establish themselves as key parts of the rotation, it has become increasingly clear that Jamal Shead greatly impacts the team each night. Even if his box score stats and on-paper analysis do not tell the full story, his influence on the game is undeniable. Shead just had a career-high night against the Magic, where he scored 19 points with solid efficiency."
"He has been fortunate to appear in all 34 of the Raptors' games so far in the 2025-26 season. His averages include 6.7 points on 36.8 percent shooting from the field, 33.6 percent from three, along with 5.4 assists, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 20.6 minutes per game off the bench. In fact, Shead's average of 5.4 assists places him among some of the best passers off the bench in the entire NBA, aside from other players like Isaiah Collier, Collin Gillespie, and TJ McConnell."
Jamal Shead has appeared in all 34 Raptors games in the 2025-26 season, averaging 6.7 points on 36.8% shooting, 33.6% from three, 5.4 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 20.6 minutes per game off the bench. He recently recorded a career-high 19 points against the Magic. His 5.4 assists per game rank him among the NBA's best bench passers alongside Isaiah Collier, Collin Gillespie and TJ McConnell. He provides energy, winning impact and dependable play each night, and draws respect from teammates and coach Darko Rajakovic for his leadership and basketball IQ.
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