The Toronto Raptors have officially added Jamarion Sharp to their roster, as announced by the NBA team on Monday. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed by the team.
Sharp, aged 25, stood out in the NBA G League as he was recognized as the Defensive Player of the Year. His impressive stats from last season with the Texas Legends include an average of 7.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.1 blocks per game, all while playing for 25.1 minutes in 39 games, 29 of which he started.
Throughout the season, Sharp showcased his skills by scoring double digits in 14 games, securing 10 or more rebounds in 12 matches, and achieving six double-doubles. Standing tall at seven feet five inches and weighing 235 pounds, Sharp notably blocked five or more shots in 15 games, with a notable performance of nine blocks against Oklahoma City on November 21.
In a corresponding transaction, the Raptors decided to release guard Chucky Hepburn from the team.
