Toronto Raptors point guard Greivis Vasquez participated in an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit.
Pertaining to the Toronto Raptors
Q: My question is: What are some funny/interesting stories you can share from behind the scenes that fans probably wouldn’t have heard about?
A: One time we are traveling from some city and one time the flight was really bumpy. And Chuck Hayes was throwing up all over the plane. And we were like what the?
Q: Aside from yourself, who is your favorite raptor? And why is it Kyle Lowry?
A: DeMar DeRozan!
Q: My question is, which player would you say is the wildest in the locker room?
A: Myself!
Q: What’s it like playing with Kyle? And, on the subject of towel waving and bench cheering, who is the biggest cheerleader on the bench?
A: It’s my goal as a player, but i’m all about the team. So, I can give up the things that I want because I love winning. And Kyle is a great mentor for me and has done a great job helping me out.
Q: Favourite pre-game meal? Post-game meal? Bonus question: Which Raptor has the deadliest farts?
A: Amir Johnson (presumably for both)
Personal Questions
Q: Hey Greivis what is your favorite pre game meal/food?
A: I love penne pasta with white sauce and grilled shrimp. With some red peppers
Q: Where do you get your hair cut?
A: Finch and Milvan. Dominican guy, Alberto!
Q: Which international NBA players are you close/friends with?
A: Marc Gasol (they were teammates in Memphis)
Q: What is your relationship with Masai Uriji like and how well did you know him before the Raptors? (Basketball without Borders)
A: We have a great relationship, he’s more than a GM, he’s a mentor for me.
Miscellaneous
Q: Hey Greivis, do you think they should retire Vince Carter’s jersey in Toronto?
A: I think eventually they should!
Q: How is Drake in person?
A: He’s a great guy, very humble. Very business oriented and knows how to handle himself
Q: Who has more swag on-court you or Swaggy P?
A: Different kind of swagger (yeah but who’s dating Iggy tho?)
Q: Favorite player growing up?
A: Jason Kidd
