The Raptors Found a HIDDEN GEM...

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The Toronto Raptors just drafted Jamal Shead with the 45th overall selection. Despite his size, he projects to be a massive steal for this Raptors group. Ben Rogers breaks down the selection and what it means for the Toronto Raptors.
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@daytonroot390 10 күн бұрын

Watched Shead for 4 years at UH. His defense has just gotten better as well as his leadership skills. If you watched the NCAA tourney UH fell apart when Shead went out with an injury because they didn't have the leader on the floor any longer. He will be a plus to the locker room and a hard worker. Shead is great downhill and will get others involved. He has a good floater game and can be a streaky 3 point shooter. I would love to see Mitchell and Shead going at it during practice because that is two very evenly matched guys that will make each other better. I hope you enjoy him in Toronto, we loved him in Houston.

@zacharygielczyk6891 7 күн бұрын

I know people and gms put too much flak on those that stay for the degree. Like that means they lack skill when its not true. I prefer the pkayers that stay cause it shows their determination for the personal and team goals. And you develop your skills into adulthood anyways. Look at every young star in the nba. Shai. Ball. Ja. Tatum. Luka. They were good year o e. But they all needed years 4 5 and 6 better they were stars anyways. So what does it matter. It doesnt. But scouts and gms make believe it does. Shead is awesome. Hes been awesome and only gotten better for a cougar team that has been dangerous the past several years. I just wished we got that other cougar from the pacers in the pascal trade lol 😂. and im happy we got shead atleast.

@mikeyjames 11 күн бұрын

You’re working overtime with these videos. I have to give you credit.

@MrBaltch 11 күн бұрын

I'll start believing if these guys start dominating in the G League. Until then I'm sceptical, only because my heart's been broken so many times since the Tampa year.

@Zebollas91 11 күн бұрын

Yeah malachi killed the small guys for me marquis nowell didn't help

@paulwall7045 10 күн бұрын

Marquis nowell was obvious. Way to small. But Shead alrdy has it right on one side of the floor. And offensively he alrdy seems mature enough to know that's not why he's there. Flynn thought he was curry

@rs500gsoat 11 күн бұрын

For all the steals and hidden gems the Raptors get why are they so crappy. I remember this guy raved all over the steal Malachi Flynn was when drafted. Truth is 2/3 of all players drafted will amount to very little.

@paulwall7045 10 күн бұрын

Issue with Flynn and as many other ball players such as gtj etc. They're over confident on their talent, and when given the chance to play you realise these guys have no IQ on the fact that it's a team game and not individual attributes.

@leitchman86able 10 күн бұрын

Shead is a steal. Rumours are his agent told teams if they didn’t plan on guaranteeing him not to draft him in the second round so he dropped to 45. He’s a vocal leader and A DAWG on defence! Our point of attack defence, which was terrible at the end of the year, just got a huge shot in the arm with the additions of Shead and Mitchell! Trust in Masai!

@benfranklin1770 10 күн бұрын

Did Ben Rogers say he's " biased?" Thats the biggest understatement i've ever heard..

@rulz2663 11 күн бұрын

Masai loves his FVV types

@noblevenom2858 11 күн бұрын

Nothing about this guy is fvv other than his size

@rulz2663 11 күн бұрын

@@noblevenom2858 that’s my point..

@fuhyfelax8218 11 күн бұрын

They also tried out that 5’8 guy Nowell I wonder if he catches on somewhere else

@leitchman86able 10 күн бұрын

He’s a vocal leader on the court and a point of attack defender like FVV was in his earlier career. Let’s hope he can develop a better three point shot. Hes a better passer than FVV was when he came in to the league tho so there’s a plus. Im just super happy this team FINALLY has actual depth at the one for the first time in years!

@poptarts224 10 күн бұрын

Makes sense. They tend to have a lot more maturity because by now they understand they don’t have certain god given gifts that height in the nba can provide.

@chrisdonovan9781 10 күн бұрын

I was hoping for Shead or Mogbo at 31 and was thrilled with how it turned out. Shead's game reminds me so much of Kyle Lowry and I think he could legit compete with Davion Mitchell for the established backup PG spot by the end of next season.

@dariodmusicofficial 10 күн бұрын

Him and Davion is gonna lock teams up!! When you see how he plays our fans base is gonna completely love this kid!! His effort and energy is insane! And we finally getting some dogs on this team!

@stop-motion3702 10 күн бұрын

I loved the Jamal Shead pick (but I’m pretty sure its pronounced shed, not sheed) I watched him in march madness and liked him. I also loved the ja’kobe walter pick. I don’t know anything about mogbo though.

@landl47 9 күн бұрын

Yes, it's pronounced Shed. Not sure how Ben Rogers watched clips and didn't pick that up.

@Riiiodagr8onemclovin 11 күн бұрын

SHEAD IS NICE DONT SLEEP!

@canadiancowboy2407 11 күн бұрын

And ulrich 🙏

@mikeyjames 10 күн бұрын

Everybody thought we got that 45ft pick to draft Bronny but It wasn’t for Bronny because this Shead said Masai called his agent even before the 2nd round started and told his agent they’re getting the 45th pick to draft him. Every player we drafted in the the 2nd round or the guy Brandan Carlson who we signed to a 2 way deal all players we worked out and liked. This is why Masai picked up so many of them them which is unusual for us. The Carlson guy on ESPN Utah and said he worked in Toronto for Darko and the coaching staff and knew he killed the workout because he said he got great feedback from the raptors staff and Raptors really liked his game. He said looked his ability to space the floor. He also said he loved Toronto and got see the facilities and he’s flying back to Toronto on June 31 to practice with the team for Summer league. He said the Raptors called him before the 2nd round was even over and told we’re giving you a 2 way contract right away. This might be one of the most interesting summer league squads because most of the players will be our picks and 2 way guys.

@boomboomdi 4 күн бұрын

You will not find a better, well-adjusted human in the NBA than Shead. He's had great mentors in his parents and coaching staff at UH. This guy will win...and make everyone in Toronto a fan.

@scarboroboy 11 күн бұрын

He'd be an exciting gem if he could shoot. FVV could shoot. He is what he is. A rugged, undersized senior PG that you take a flyer on and got for nothing. Wish it was KJ Simpson who went 2 slots ahead. He's closer to FVV.

@scottfarrar3463 11 күн бұрын

His rhythm when he dribbles is very hard to defend. I didn't really look at him before the draft, but I can see what they like!

@kenwowentertainment4895 10 күн бұрын

Watched him for 4 years being a Houstonian. He he will be playing big minutes. It is no way he would not end up starting at some point in the season. He is a pure point guard actually the only one on the Raptors team. He won the nation defensive MVP, conference defensive MVP and conference overall MVP. He is not just a defensive player.

@larrycates 10 күн бұрын

This young man will be a steal if he can come close to playing with the poise and grit of Kyle or Fred because they were both dogs on defense and great shooters. Look forward to seeing him play

@FillGaps 10 күн бұрын

Jamal Shead (I think pronounced Shed ) I really think this helps IQ to have to play against DM and JS every day. Only think better would be a big guard for def on him so maybe you put OA on him.

@susansimonss9947 11 күн бұрын

Avery Johnson at the end of the CBS 1st round draft coverage before the second round had nothing but great thing last to say about Snead and that he will have a long career as a PG in the NBA. 🤞

@susansimonss9947 11 күн бұрын

m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ap6kqqam1c2blqs.html&pp=ygUnQ2JzIHNwb3J0cyAxc3Qgcm91bmQgbmJhIGRyYWZ0IGNvdmVyYWdl Avery Johnson Comments is at the end of the vid above

@HKashaf 10 күн бұрын

Do you guys remember FVV and Lowry being clowned by Celtics in the bubble? It was shooting practice for them. That’s was shorts guards do to your playoff hopes.

@FlesterVids 10 күн бұрын

Do you remember when Lowry and FVV won a title?

@HKashaf 10 күн бұрын

@@FlesterVids do you remember which player was actually the reason for that tittle run because Lowry didn’t get us passed the second round against sixers and most of us remember his contributions in playoffs prior to 2019! He was the 4th best player behind Kwahi, Siakam and Gasol which is not bad but no means he was the reason for deep run in the playoffs and tittle. It is okay to have short players on your roster but you have to remember you will keep running in to Taytum and Brown for the foreseeable future. You are literally disadvantaged on both sides of the floor if your match up is 8” taller than you! This only makes sense you want to add talent for the time being but this isn’t building for future, more like repeating the mistakes of the past or worse, redeploying the formula from 2018-2019!

@rulz2663 10 күн бұрын

@@HKashaf They seem to forget… I truly thought we were done with the short PG era.

@HKashaf 10 күн бұрын

@@rulz2663 Raptors won because of Gasol, Siakam and Kwahi. Not because of FVV and Lowry. FVV couldn’t make a bucket until we got to conf finals. The toughest series that run was in second round and Lowry was average and FVV’s contribution was less than negligible because between Embid, Butler, Simmons,Harris only starter that was regular height was Reddick. My point is that they both struggled immensely and Kwahi averaging 35ppg saved their bacon. They were both liabilities. Since then Celtics, Nuggets, Timberwolves all have mostly tall and athletic starters. Having taller starting guards is now the standard.

@FlesterVids 10 күн бұрын

@@HKashaf bro that year Raps were 27-5 WITHOUT Kawhi. Was a truly deep team. Kawhi can't fuckin win with George/ Harden/ Westbrook so maybe you forgotten

@fuhyfelax8218 11 күн бұрын

This is the exact type of guy that the raptors take chances on, high on Shead and the new UDFA we signed Brendan Carlson

@mxtthewcx8 11 күн бұрын

Shead definitely has upside, but he's a lot older than people might think. I do like the selection, cause he's a good defender, good rebounder, good passer and a crafty scorer(very streaky shooter) but i think that because we're still rebuilding this team, it would've been a lot better to take someone like Trey Alexander who went undrafted. He has more potential and upside than Shead

@vseverybodyk3210 11 күн бұрын

comche has more upside then both of them we good. cant had too many projects on the team. shead was safe thats why we took him

@mikeyjames 11 күн бұрын

He’s 21.. we drafted Delon Weight at age 23,

@mxtthewcx8 11 күн бұрын

@@mikeyjames I thought Shead was 23

@cissem4025 11 күн бұрын

@@mxtthewcx8 guess hes a lot younger than people might think

@DarkKnight-sl1eg 11 күн бұрын

Bro it's "shed"

@ejoecpa 10 күн бұрын

Jamal Shead is the real deal!

@fuhyfelax8218 11 күн бұрын

Shead Davion and Walter on our bench is elite defense

@GregRJohnson736 11 күн бұрын

This guy is rarely if ever going to touch the court for a raptors now that we have a loaded back court. Also he's an undersized, 4 year college player who is mid at shooting. He's probably going to be 14-15th man off the bench.

@27Lozc 10 күн бұрын

There’s nothing “loaded” about this roster…

@FreedomMonster1 10 күн бұрын

You can’t possibly know if he is a gem yet.

@Mohamedhassan-eu6wx 11 күн бұрын

No excuse for Raptors not to win the summer leaguer championship this summer. Bring in Matt Thomas a shooting coach.

@daveariss1276 10 күн бұрын

Can Lowry be a specialized coach and teach him the way of the GOAT of the point guard taking a charge.

@jordanmensah3116 10 күн бұрын

It is your job to be hyped about every single thing the raptors do… because of that I’m gonna take this with a grain of salt

@steve-rn6hd 11 күн бұрын

you definitely didn't watch the ncaa tournament... his name is Shead not friggin Sheed 👍

@DevNu11 9 күн бұрын

Why can't a 45th pick be a Jrue Holiday type player? Masai Ujiri drafted Nikola Jokic at the 41st pick.. Just saying

@warwolf88 11 күн бұрын

i have high hopes for jamal shead😊

@salshan20 10 күн бұрын

Ayeeee

@Kreactsss 11 күн бұрын

He reminds me of Lowry

@bracksiva6984 11 күн бұрын

We just need a backup center now

@NebyouSolomon-ek7fy 11 күн бұрын

Ulrich Chomche could be it if raptors have time to wait for at least 3-4 years if he pans out

@bracksiva6984 11 күн бұрын

@NebyouSolomon-ek7fy I mean, we need a backup center who can play at the nba level

@NebyouSolomon-ek7fy 11 күн бұрын

@@bracksiva6984 for back up center as of now then you looking at a mid level exception guy that can play center

@tyrequec4881 3 күн бұрын

Bro mocks had him at pick 60😭

@vintagejo4159 10 күн бұрын

Dam I click because I thought raps found a new gm or ceo or whatever u called ujiri.

@_IAmNameless 11 күн бұрын

You need small guards too.. who else will chase around the Jose Avacado’s of the world? 🥑

@_IAmNameless 11 күн бұрын

Plus 6’0” ain’t no 5’7..

@OctoMatoe 10 күн бұрын

This is just Malachi Flynn 2.0. He wont have the opportunity to showcase his skill set and hell be delt in 3 years

@jasonking3651 10 күн бұрын

👍🏾👍🏾

@jimtib8206 10 күн бұрын

Bro we say this every year when we grab some random scrub. Last year was Marquis Nowell, this year, its this guy. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@mattemal6054 8 күн бұрын

Umm the best player in the Big 12 is not a. “Scrub”

@loveandwater 7 күн бұрын

Damon Stoudemire

@johnhamilton2914 11 күн бұрын

Jamal Shead is a wolf among dogs. Pronounced Shed.

@charthur9656 9 күн бұрын

Hey l love the new PG pick. But man just stop disrespecting Fred, he's a Raptors original and proved his value again this season with the Rockets. From where they were before Fred, to a 500 record in 2024. That's double the wins from 2023. I don't get your negativity, that man's a valuable part of our Chip. Stop your foolishness.

@lordcommandersnow1625 10 күн бұрын

Every time they sign some short ass pg he’s a called a gem. 😂 give me a break

@rulz2663 10 күн бұрын

@@lordcommandersnow1625 😂😂😂😂 so true.. maybe we can use him for maxey assignments

@Here4aLyfeTime 11 күн бұрын

NBA getting bigger not smaller. Didn’t raptors sign a player similar in size last year? I hope it pans out for the kid but I don’t really think this is a Gem. Likely a liability in the NBA.

@PatrickMcCawFitnessOfficial 11 күн бұрын

Are you talking about 5'7 Markquis Nowell? I love that guy but he was underwhelming last season. Still, his work ethic still leaves him as a promising guy who can develop in the NBA G-League. As for Shead, he's 6'1, which is small, but very playable in the league. While most remaining players of his size are vets, it shows that a guy like that can contribute in the NBA, mostly offensively, but can be a good defender with good training. 6'3 Jrue Holiday often guards bigs, and while he might be an anomaly, it proves that small guys can be two way stars in the league.

@giovanni-ed7zq 11 күн бұрын

he probably better than malachi flynn, and javon freeman liberty coming into his rookie season. end of the day he has high basketball IQ and was his teams floor general in college.

@Here4aLyfeTime 11 күн бұрын

@@PatrickMcCawFitnessOfficial yea I know he’s a solid defender. Similar too Raptors traded for Davion Mitchell. Great defender and is 6’1. Just don’t see this rookie panning out. He’s a late selection so maybe he develops well in the gleague. Doubt he makes the reg roster anytime soon. Mind you Jrue is listed 6’4 and tbh there’s a noticeable difference in height between the 2. I wouldn’t use that as a similar comparable. Maybe Patrick Beverly.

@cissem4025 11 күн бұрын

massive difference between 5'7 and 6'1

@cissem4025 11 күн бұрын

@@Here4aLyfeTime he already has a guaranteed contract

@rswa1ker 11 күн бұрын

🐶

@sedchff123 11 күн бұрын

3rd

@rustyreid 10 күн бұрын

It's pronounced like "shed."

@andrewthompson5242 11 күн бұрын

Second

@vintagejo4159 10 күн бұрын

So ujiri is building a team now with dogs. Lol I guess 6x9, positionless, no point guard, no bigs, I guess he tried just about everything hell why not dogs. Men he really took Bev words to the teeth . Lol… bro somebody tell ujiri to stop it . Build a bench. Raps have enough offence and make some of the starters into defenders cause there is gona be a switch on iq every possession. Iq is one of my fav shooters after curry but men at 135 lb soaking wet naw , better get some help for him .