Best of Terrence Ross' AMA on Reddit
Terrence Ross isn't the first NBA player to do an "Ask Me Anything" on Reddit.
Manu Ginobili, Danny Green, and even Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey have all done them in the past, but the AMA that Ross did on Thursday afternoon was surely the most publicized.
After all, when does an AMA ever get advertised on television during a game?
As is usually the case, Ross was asked both basketball-related and non-basketball-related questions, and his answers provided some great insight into the 2013 Slam Dunk Contest champion himself as well as the Toronto Raptors.
Here's a sample of some of the best questions and answers from the AMA:
Basketball-related
Q: How did it feel to score 51 points in only your second year in the NBA?
A: The 51 pt game felt like a pickup game. It felt like we were just playing for fun with a bunch of pros and we were going bucket for bucket. It was the kind of game that people don't usually get to see, but this time it happened during the season.
Q: What has happened this season that has led to your improvement?
A: Probably the off season last year and I think the Rudy Gay trade.
Q: Who talks on D? Who is the most vocal and who calls out the opposing team’s plays?
A: Kyle Lowry. Always. Before every play I ask him, 'yo what they running?' Usually the team come down the court, Lowry will recognize the play and call out what they're doing.
Q: What is Coach Casey's biggest pet peeve?
A: Coach hates one handed passes. Doesn't matter if it's a good pass or a turnover. He hates them.
Q: Who do you think is best at setting picks in the NBA, and why is it Amir Johnson?
A: Best at setting picks is Kevin Garnett because he sets illegal screens but he never gets caught. He'll literally hold you and you can't get around him.
Q: How does it feel being on the Raptors right now? Being on the verge of their first playoff experience in a long time and knowing that you had a significant part in getting there.
A: It means a lot. I can't even express how much it means. I feel like I'm a part of history with the organization. It's an honour (with a u) and it's a blessing.
Q: Do you have a list of players you plan or wish to posterize?
A: I wish to posterize anybody over 7 foot.
Q: Have you ever had a moment of being "star struck" in the NBA?
A: Guarding Kobe. I had to guard him, it was in Toronto, and in my head I was like 'omg i'm guarding Kobe.' And as soon as I thought that he put up a 3. It was deep too.
Q: We all know you can make it rain, and throw it down like a mad man, but what are some things about your game that you're trying to develop? Also, who do you want as a first round matchup in the playoffs?
A: I want Brooklyn personally. For development, I'm working on the pick and roll.
Q: Were you a Vince Carter fan growing up?
A: Vince Carter is my favourite dunker growing up. He is the sole reason I ever knew about Toronto Raptors as a kid.
Q: Hey Terrence, do you think they should retire Vince Carter's jersey in Toronto?
A: Honestly, YES! They should retire his jersey simply because he put Toronto on the map. He did a lot for this city and this franchise, so STOP BOOING HIM!
Q: What have you found to be the most difficult things about the adjustment between NCAA and the NBA or (UW and Toronto?)
A: The speed of the game because you go from 35 to 24 on the shot clock. everybody is bigger and better. College life and NBA life are two totally different things.
Non-basketball-related
Q: Who’s the funniest guy on the team?
A: The funniest guy on the team was DeMar, but now it's Psycho T.
Q: If you weren't playing professional basketball, what would you be doing?
A: I would be trying to get my degree in criminology and then work in forensic science. I was really good in school, especially during college. I was on it. I got a 3.7 GPA. I was killing it.
Q: What is your favourite thing about Toronto? (Please don't say our mayor)
A: Rob Ford follows me on Twitter! Haha. My favourite thing about Toronto is the fans.
Q: Is this a hole in your wall? If so could you tell us the story behind it?
A: Haha! Yes! It was Quincy Acy's fault. I beat him in a game of 2K and he kicked a hole in my wall.
Q: You are known for bringing some sweet kicks to the court. What is your all-time favorite pair?
A: I actually don't have just one favourite pair. I have too many! Anything Jordans from 3 - 14 and any foamposites.
Q: What is it like having Drizzy Drake as the team ambassador?
A: It's cool. He's making headlines... hahaha. It's good for the team. It brings more excitement to the team.