"He did a really good job of cutting. He did a really good job of bringing the ball to the paint and playing off of two feet. And that's something that he's been focusing on quite a bit, finishing around the rim, and playing off of two feet closer to the rim."
"Ja'Kobe Walter finished his last game against Chicago on March 18 with an impressive 18 points on 4-for-6 shooting, including 2-for-4 from three. He also recorded four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and a plus/minus of +20. But perhaps most impressive of all was Walter's ability to draw fouls and making the most of it, going 8-for-9 from the free throw line."
As the 2025-26 regular season approaches its end, Head Coach Darko Rajakovic will narrow the Raptors' rotation to focus on core players. Beyond the starting five and established bench players like Jamal Shead, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Collin Murray-Boyles, Ja'Kobe Walter has made a compelling case for inclusion in the postseason rotation. Walter's recent performance against Chicago demonstrated his value, recording 18 points on efficient shooting with strong free throw execution. Coach Rajakovic highlighted Walter's improved cutting and finishing ability around the rim, particularly his work playing off two feet. Walter's solid defensive mechanics and promising perimeter defense add to his case among young players competing for limited minutes.
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