Ja’Kobe Walter

Professional basketball player

American McKinney, Texas, USA Aries 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth09/04/2004
Age22 years
BirthplaceMcKinney, Texas, USA
Zodiac SignAries

Latest News about Ja’Kobe Walter

28/10/2026

Walter took over the Toronto Raptors' starting shooting guard spot after the team announced that Kawhi Leonard would be shut down for at least a week with swelling in his left knee. He made his first start in that role with 22 points, and he later said Leonard's absence gave him a longer run in the lineup. Early in the 2026-27 season he has been a key part of the Raptors' rotation, though his form has since dipped.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryJa'Kobe Amare Walter is an American professional basketball shooting guard who plays for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
RecruitingHe was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 high school class.
CommitmentHe committed to Baylor University on June 22, 2022, over offers from Texas, Auburn and Alabama.

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
PositionShooting guard
ShootsRight

Educational Qualification(s)

High School
  • McKinney High School, McKinney, Texas
  • Link Academy, Branson, Missouri
CollegeBaylor University (one season, 2023-24)

Family

FatherEddie Walter, who played college basketball

Career

College
TeamBaylor Bears
Season2023-24
HonoursBig 12 Freshman of the Year and All-Big 12 selection
Per Game Points14.5
NBA
Draft2024 NBA Draft, first round, 19th overall pick by the Toronto Raptors
Contract SignedJuly 4, 2024
NBA DebutNovember 1, 2024
First StartNovember 27, 2024, against the New Orleans Pelicans
Career High Rebounds11
Career High Assists6
Regular Season Career Averages (2024-25 and 2025-26)
Games124
Points Per Game8
Rebounds Per Game2.8
Assists Per Game1.4
Team OptionFourth-year team option for 2027-28 picked up by the Toronto Raptors
2026-27 Season (early)
RoleStarting shooting guard while Kawhi Leonard is sidelined with knee swelling
ScoringAveraging a career-high 12.8 points and 2.8 threes per game through six games, per early-season reports

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/_wubbs

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His parents named him after basketball legends Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.
2. He was a member of the Toronto Raptors' G League affiliate, Raptors 905, on assignment during his NBA career.

Also born on 9 April

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