Jamal Shead

Executive Summary

Jamal Shead is a player for the Raptors, ranking in the 63th percentile league-wide by Baseline Impact Score (53). In 22 minutes per game across 71 starts, Jamal produces 6.5/1.9/5.2 (pts/reb/ast).

Current Form & Trajectory

Live Form Index: 18/100. Coming off a cold stretch but showing recovery signals. LFI dipped 16.2 points but underlying shot quality and usage patterns are stabilizing. The worst appears behind him.

Scoring & Shot Profile

The three-point shot at 31.2% is functional but inconsistent. Defenses will go under screens and sag off, limiting his ability to collapse the defense as a primary ballhandler. The 36.2% field goal clip is concerning — either the shot diet is too difficult, or finishing/touch needs work. This inefficiency costs the offense roughly 1-2 points of production per game.

Playmaking & Decision-Making

5.2 assists per game shows solid playmaking ability. He can run pick-and-roll, find the open man, and create looks for teammates. Excellent ball security with a 4.0 AST/TO ratio — he values the basketball and makes efficient decisions with it.

Off-Ball Value