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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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The rough patch

Nearing the end of Ross’ sophomore year, the Raptors were slated for a juicy playoff matchup with the highly-experienced Brooklyn Nets led by Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. 

May 4, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) and teammates console point guard Kyle Lowry (7) after coming up short on the final play of the game against the Brooklyn Nets in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Nets beat the Raptors 104-103. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
May 4, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) and teammates console point guard Kyle Lowry (7) after coming up short on the final play of the game against the Brooklyn Nets in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Nets beat the Raptors 104-103. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

After ultimately losing to Brooklyn in a wild game 7 finish and the following year, getting swept in the playoffs by the Washington Wizards, Raptors fans lost all patience.

Two consecutive 1st round playoff exits left Raptors fans no choice – the hunt for a scapegoat was on.

Frustrated fans immediately called for Terrence Ross to be traded.

Others were dreading the inevitable time in which the Raptors and general manager Masai Ujiri would open contract extension-talks with #31. Masai Ujiri ultimately did what he thought was best for Terrence Ross and the Toronto Raptors: Create internal competition not only for starters, but for every single roster spot.

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