With the 19th Pick, the Raptors select Ja'Kobe Walter!

calebtimm · Post #141 » by **calebtimm** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:34 am

HolyMage110 wrote:
lolwut wrote:Somehow one of the best shooters in the draft.

Shot 38% from the field.

Is there some context that I'm missing here?

people are saying he has potential. idk

He took a lot of difficult shots late in the clock. If you're a bailout shooter it's going to hurt your percentages.

artsncrafts · Post #142 » by **artsncrafts** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:34 am

TimeForChange wrote:
Raptorfan2012 wrote:This is similar to Gradey last draft; Walter fell a few projected slots and most of us did not expect him to be there at 19. A bit of a steal and makes sense for us since we do another guard. Probably goodbye to GTJ and Brown; we can use our cap space to get back up pg and C.

did he fall though?

If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around, does it make a sound?

TravisScott55 · Post #143 » by **TravisScott55** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:34 am

Steal

kalel123 · Post #144 » by **kalel123** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:34 am

Didn't invest a ton of time so not sure what to think. But looked like guys I've heard the names of were flying off the board left and right so slim pickings at #19 so can't complain too much. Zach Edey at #9 was certainly a surprise. I did want them to go big but guess they thought it was ok to pass on Missi cause he was the only one left at that point.

Mikistan · Post #145 » by **Mikistan** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:34 am

he's gonna be good

Post #146 » by **The Duke** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:35 am

He met the criteria I wanted:
- guard
- really young
- can shoot
- seems like BPA-ish, and the current roster fit was less of a driving factor (who cares if we have Gradey and maybe RJ ahead of him at the moment)

- I would like his creation ability to improve (given where he is now).
- Go win a future starting guard position, start firmly on the bench for the whole season

tanuki1031 · Post #147 » by **tanuki1031** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:35 am

The story is his first name was given in homage to MJ and Kobe, so why is it Ja'Kobe and not Jo'Kobe?

Is this a 4/10 worry or 9/10?

SpezNc · Post #148 » by **SpezNc** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:35 am

TimeForChange wrote:
Raptorfan2012 wrote:This is similar to Gradey last draft; Walter fell a few projected slots and most of us did not expect him to be there at 19. A bit of a steal and makes sense for us since we do another guard. Probably goodbye to GTJ and Brown; we can use our cap space to get back up pg and C.

did he fall though?

Yes was consensus pick #16 as per Rookie Scale

vulture · Post #149 » by **vulture** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:36 am

It’s interesting that the drafting philosophy has changed from non shooting wings to a bunch of shooting guards.

XTC · Post #150 » by **XTC** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:36 am

Jcity08 wrote:
HolyMage110 wrote:wait he shot 38% from the field? what is so intriguing about him?

Also shot 34% from 3 and nearly 80% FT on decent volume with only 1 college season. He's going to keep getting better.

The same people who are complaining about the pick are the same people who wanted Keyonte George after the draft when he posted splits of 37/33/79 in college.

Walter is a steal.

DreamTeam09 · Post #151 » by **DreamTeam09** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:36 am

Ceiling Derrick White?

T-d0t · Post #152 » by **T-d0t** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:36 am

I'm going to be more excited with the 31st pick I bet

TimeForChange · Post #153 » by **TimeForChange** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:37 am

SpezNc wrote:
TimeForChange wrote:
Raptorfan2012 wrote:This is similar to Gradey last draft; Walter fell a few projected slots and most of us did not expect him to be there at 19. A bit of a steal and makes sense for us since we do another guard. Probably goodbye to GTJ and Brown; we can use our cap space to get back up pg and C.

did he fall though?

Yes was consensus pick #16 as per Rookie Scale

not sure what Rookie Scale is but I saw some mocks for him to fall in the 20's

Pericles · Post #154 » by **Pericles** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:38 am

Wonderful good fortune.

SpezNc · Post #155 » by **SpezNc** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:38 am

TimeForChange wrote:
SpezNc wrote:
TimeForChange wrote:did he fall though?

Yes was consensus pick #16 as per Rookie Scale

not sure what Rookie Scale is but I saw some mocks for him to fall in the 20's

It’s an aggregator

https://www.rookiescale.com/2024-consensus-board/

JL2002 · Post #156 » by **JL2002** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:39 am

tanuki1031 wrote:The story is his first name was given in homage to MJ and Kobe, so why is it Ja'Kobe and not Jo'Kobe?

Is this a 4/10 worry or 9/10?

Lol. Imagine we draft Bronny James with our 2nd rounder..... Ja'Kobe and Bronny backcourt....

Post #157 » by **Duffman100** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:39 am

vulture wrote:It’s interesting that the drafting philosophy has changed from non shooting wings to a bunch of shooting guards.

Yeah clear shift of "we can teach guys to shoot" to "oh wait no we can't"

raptorstime · Post #158 » by **raptorstime** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:39 am

Welcome to Toronto

Post #159 » by **Duffman100** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:39 am

TimeForChange wrote:
SpezNc wrote:
TimeForChange wrote:did he fall though?

Yes was consensus pick #16 as per Rookie Scale

not sure what Rookie Scale is but I saw some mocks for him to fall in the 20's

Even if some mocks had him in the 20s. This draft is madness.

WuTang_CMB · Post #160 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:40 am

OakleyDokely wrote:His measurements:

6'4.25 without shoes, 6'10 wingspan, 197 lbs

That wingspan is Raptory.

Hand size?
His fav player is klaw