Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic discussed the ongoing development of rookie Jamal Shead following Tuesday’s 121-115 home loss vs. the New York Knicks (16 points/3 rebounds/9 assists/7-12 FG/1-4 3-PT/1-1 FT/+10 +/-).
*set career-highs in points and field goals made*
(via TJ Sports USA):
“What I’m seeing with Jamal is that he’s really embracing the moment and he’s learning the pace of the game. He’s doing (a) much better job now than (the) start of the year of playing with more pace and pushing the ball and trying to touch the paint early in a shot clock. He’s been doing a really, really good job with that. Defensively at the same time, he does a lot for us. He’s picking up full-court. He’s playing really aggressive defense. He was disruptive in the second half, especially after [Immanuel] Quickley had to finish his game for tonight with a minute restriction. I thought that he did (a) great job of keeping the composure, getting (the) team organized. I thought that he did (a) really good job.”
