The former Houston star is already showing he belongs in the NBA
But, to no one's surprise in the greater Houston area, it's his defense that is drawing rave reviews.
In Toronto's season opener against Cleveland last week, Shead picked up Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland in the backcourt. For over 10 seconds, Shead hounded Garland until he gave up the ball to Sam Merrill. Then Shead glued onto Merrill, forcing a desperation 3-pointer at the shot clock buzzer.In Toronto's 127-125 overtime loss to Denver on Monday night, Shead and Davion Mitchell combined to hold Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook to 9-of-27 shooting.
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