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PBA: Chris Ross considers one retired superstar the toughest he's ever guarded

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/metro/12/28/122816-chrisross.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">Chris Ross is one tough customer. But it turns out there are tougher guys out there, according to him. Photo from the PBA Images</div></figcaption></figure></div>MANILA — Chris Ross is one of the top defensive players in the PBA so it&#x27;s interesting to find out who the seven-year veteran thinks is his toughest cover ever. &quot;Now in the present, you have (GlobalPort&#x27;s) Stanley Pringle and Terrence Romeo,&quot; the San Miguel guard said in a recent Q&amp;A with fans on Twitter.&quot;Their coach pretty much gives them the will to do whatever they want and so we have to really stand on our toes and try to limit them as much as possible.&quot;And then you have other guys like Calvin Abueva who&#x27;s just a ball full of energy, really strong.&quot;However, the most difficult player he has had to deal with is someone who no longer plays in the league.&quot;My all-time toughest to guard in the PBA is probably Willie Miller. &#x27;Cause Willie is really strong. He&#x27;s able to do everything on the court, shoot the three, post up, use the pick and roll. He&#x27;s tough and he&#x27;s smart,&quot; Ross said.&quot;So he&#x27;s probably the toughest player I&#x27;ve guarded.&quot;Another topic Ross touched on during the Q&amp;A was his inspiration in the league.&quot;I feel like (Jimmy Alapag) embodied the Filipino spirit. He&#x27;s small in stature but he&#x27;s good at heart,&quot; Ross said.&quot;My teammates also inspire me everyday to get better, we build a close bond in the past few years I&#x27;ve been here. We build a bond, we all get better each day we prepare to win the game that&#x27;s ahead of us.&quot; When it comes to his demeanor on the court, Ross said he prefers to keep the game fun while being intense.&quot;I&#x27;m passionate, passionate about winning. But it&#x27;s never gotten to the point that me and another player threw punches. So I kind of stay away from that as far as fighting anyone,&quot; he explained.&quot;Just try it keep it basketball, keep it fun.&quot;For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">Sports website.</a>

Chris Ross is one of the top defensive players in the PBA so it's interesting to find out who the seven-year veteran thinks is his toughest cover ever.

Chris Ross is one of the top defensive players in the PBA so it's interesting to find out who the seven-year veteran thinks is his toughest cover ever.