Height
6'4"
Weight
180 lbs
Age
21
College
Baylor
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
6'10.0"
Reach
8'6.5"
Hand Size
8.75" × 9.75"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 111 | 7.1 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 44.1% | 36.0% | 81.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 61 | 7.1 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ NYK | L 95-112 | 29 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-9 | 4-7 | -20 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$7.4M
Guaranteed
$7.4M
AAV
$3.6M/yr
Performance Analysis
Ja'Kobe Walter earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 111 games, Ja'Kobe is contributing 7.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in his role. Ja'Kobe's strongest area is FG% at 44.1, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.1 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Ja'Kobe ranks 68th. At 21, Ja'Kobe is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Toronto Raptors.
Current Sentiment
Walter has generated cautious optimism as a developing rotation piece for Toronto. Headlines highlight his emergence, but C-grade performance tempers enthusiasm significantly. At 1 year experience with modest PER, he's viewed as promising prospect, not star. Low salary reflects his developmental status and limited track record. Media curiosity suggests potential, yet on-court production remains inconsistent and unproven.
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