Being a leader, let alone a great one, is way easier said than done. But whenever someone steps into that role and is trusted with the belief that they can grow into it, it’s undeniably an honor and a privilege. In the world of sports — especially basketball — it's fair to say that leadership can take many forms. There's often a bias that a true leader must possess wisdom, age, or some kind of merit that sets them apart.
But looking at the Raptors, for example, we have a promising young leader in Jamal Shead.