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The evolution of Terrence Ross

By Sahal Abdi

Oct 3, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Rookie year

As Ross progressed through his wildly inconsistent rookie season, he became a ‘firecracker’ of sorts for the fans of Toronto. Ross dazzled fans with phenomenal dunks – ultimately winning the Slam Dunk Contest – a picture-perfect shooting stroke and a reserved, yet cheerful spirit.

Feb 16, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) reacts as he is awarded the trophy for winning the 2013 NBA All-Star slam dunk contest at the Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) reacts as he is awarded the trophy for winning the 2013 NBA All-Star slam dunk contest at the Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Nevertheless, Ross’ game wasn’t all peaches and roses. The on-court production throughout his career has been a proverbial roller coaster. A supremely inconsistent player simply left fans scratching their heads. For instance, in his sophomore season, Ross absolutely exploded on the Los Angeles Clippers scoring a career-high 51 points. Ross was the talk of the city for days-on-end. Many failed to realize his next 7 games after the outburst, he would average a mere 9.9 points per game. 

This has been the primary theme of Ross’ career – flashes of talent overshadowed by inconsistency.

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