As a quiet analyst who reads the game beyond the box score, I watched Jalen Walker’s 24–25 season unfold—not with fanfare, but with cold precision. He averaged 12.5 minutes and 5.2 points in 60 games, yet received no qualifying offer. This isn’t oversight—it’s strategy. His value wasn’t in stats alone, but in the invisible threads of spacing, decision-making, and defensive presence. Here’s what the numbers didn’t say.