Locked On Raptors

The Toronto Raptors crop of rookies in 2024 was one of the feel-good stories of the season last year, but can Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, Jamison Battle and Jonathan Mogbo hang as the team looks to be more competitive this season? In Episode 1932, Sean Woodley goes solo to outline what's at stake for each of Toronto's soon-to-be-sophomores, and what they each need to refine to cement themselves as part of the Raptors' long-term vision. Off the top, Sean runs through the heavy competition each of last year's rookies is going to face for minutes at their respective positions. Next, Sean gets into why Walter, while probably the most secure in his position in the team's long-term plans, is going to have to refine his promising offensive package if he's going to eek out minutes at a loaded shooting guard position. Plus, does Jamison Battle need to do anything except bang triples to keep getting minutes? Maybe not! Plus, can Jamal Shead overcome his suspect three-point shooting enough to let his passing and defens