Following a modest rookie campaign, Walker stepped into a meaningful role during the 2023-24 season, albeit largely due to the unavailability of other players. He finished just inside the top 250 in standard leagues, averaging 8.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 0.6 three-pointers in 23.6 minutes per game. Although Walker's showing was promising, examining his minutes earlier in the season might be a better gauge of what to expect heading into his third season, especially after the addition of Deni Avdija. Assuming the Trail Blazers are relatively healthy, it's hard to see Walker logging more than 20 minutes on a nightly basis, making him an afterthought outside of deeper leagues. However, should Portland fall out of playoff contention sooner rather than later, Walker could be a nice late-season pickup for anyone needing a bump in rebounding and points. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $4.76 million contract with the Trail Blazers in August of 2022.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Jabari Dominic Walker was born in July of 2002 in Wichita, Kansas. Walker is the son of Jo Dudley and Samaki Walker. His father, Samaki, played for five NBA teams over a 10-year pro career. Jabari has a brother and sister who have also played college ball. Walker played his first three years of high school basketball at Campbell Hall School in Los Angeles. For his senior year, he transferred to AZ Compass Prep in Chandler, Arizona. As a four-star recruit in 2020, Walker committed to the University of Colorado, where he played for two seasons and studied Communications. After averaging 7.6 points and 4.3 rebounds over 14.2 minutes per game, Walker was named to the 2020-21 Pac-12 Conference All Freshman Team. As a sophomore in 2021-22, Walker started all 33 games and delivered 14.6 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers over 28.1 minutes per contest. That production led to Walker being named to the All-Pac-12 First Team. He then declared himself eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft where he was selected with the 57th overall pick by the Portland Trail Blazers. Fans can follow the forward on Twitter via @jabari521.
Season-high points in loss
FPortland Trail Blazers
October 29, 2024
Walker amassed 15 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and six rebounds over 19 minutes during Monday's 111-98 loss to the Kings.
ANALYSIS The 22-year-old finished as the club's third-highest scorer behind Deandre Ayton (20) and Scoot Henderson (18) in an efficient night from the field. Walker set his season high in minutes played and points scored Monday, and he is set to contribute double-digit minutes off the bench moving forward. The third-year forward has averaged 6.0 points and 4.3 rebounds across 14.5 minutes per game in four regular-season appearances.
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Stat Review
How does Jabari Walker compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
Effective Field Goal %
A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
3-Point Attempt Rate
Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
Free Throw Rate
Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
Offensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Defensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Total Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Assist %
An estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while they were on the floor.
Steal %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while they were on the floor.
Block %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent two-point field goal attempts blocked by the player while they were on the floor.
Turnover %
An estimate of turnovers committed per 100 plays.
Usage %
An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while they were on the floor.
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True Shooting %
50.8%
Effective Field Goal %
44.4%
3-Point Attempt Rate
33.3%
Free Throw Rate
29.6%
Offensive Rebound %
10.0%
Defensive Rebound %
23.4%
Total Rebound %
16.4%
Assist %
4.7%
Steal %
0.9%
Block %
1.1%
Turnover %
12.9%
Usage %
15.8%
Fantasy Points Per Game
6.6
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
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Doesn't play Friday
FPortland Trail Blazers
Ankle
October 19, 2024
Walker (ankle) didn't play in Friday's 124-86 preseason loss to the Jazz.
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Tending to ankle soreness
FPortland Trail Blazers
Ankle
October 16, 2024
Walker won't play in Wednesday's exhibition against Ratiopharm Ulm due to right ankle soreness.
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Ready for training camp
FPortland Trail Blazers
September 30, 2024
Portland general manager Joe Cronin said Monday that Walker (knee) will be ready for training camp, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
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Won't play Sunday
FPortland Trail Blazers
Knee
April 14, 2024
Walker (knee) is inactive Sunday versus Sacramento.
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Deeply ingrained shooting struggles
FPortland Trail Blazers
March 5, 2024
Walker has connected on just 26.2 percent of 111 catch-and-shoot threes this season.
ANALYSIS Among players with at least 100 such attempts, only Russell Westbrook, who is currently out with a fractured hand, is less efficient than Walker. The 21-year-old's shot diet mostly consists of putbacks and attempts around the basket, as even unguarded three-point attempts are yielding a lowly 24.3 percent clip.