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Raptors youngster shows signs of life in first breakout of the season

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I wouldn't let go of those Ja'Kobe Walter stocks just yet. In his rookie campaign last year, I was pleasantly surprised by the former Baylor product, who showed that he brought a ton of young energy. He had a couple of big shooting games, most notably his buzzer-beater against the Magic last March. It was a game they were largely on pace to lose, but Walter had other plans in the clutch.

Though riding off a solid rookie year, where he averaged 8.6 points on 40.5 percent shooting, 34.9% from three, 3.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and nearly a steal at 0.