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Midseason Grades For The Toronto Raptors

By Justin Rowan

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Jan 8, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) dribbles the ball past Houston Rockets guard Corey Brewer (33) during the second half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) dribbles the ball past Houston Rockets guard Corey Brewer (33) during the second half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Terrence Ross

Grade: B+
Stats: 10.6 points, 2.3 rebounds. 46.1 FG%, 38.3 3P%.

2016-17 has been a breakout season for Terrence Ross. While his numbers haven’t spiked much higher than the career norm, his biggest improvement has come in the form of consistency. Throughout his career, Ross has struggled with reliability.

While his three-point shooting hasn’t been as strong in January, he’s shown an ability to be a reliable rotation player this season.

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    • With the team fully healthy and Norman Powell fighting for minutes, the progress Ross has shown this season was needed in order for him to retain his role. With his ability to play either wing position, Ross gives Toronto a versatile weapon off the bench.

    He can stretch the floor by being a kick-out threat, as well as create shots off the dribble.

    While his offensive game has improved, his defense has slipped this season. Ross isn’t quite a liability on defense, but had far more impact last season. This year opponents are shooting 43.7 percent with Ross as the closest defender.

    That figure is exactly their expected field goal percentage, whereas last season opponents shot 4 percent worse than expected with Ross on them.

    With his minutes and role remaining the same, there’s no reason Ross shouldn’t be able to play defense consistently. Some of the change is likely a result of variance in his opponents shooting numbers. But when you watch him play, it’s evident that his focus isn’t always there.

    His length and athleticism should make him a good defender. The issue with Ross comes down to attentiveness. While his defense isn’t something you can hold against him, his ability to do more than he currently is prevents him from having a better grade.

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