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Best of 2015 NBA rookie class' AMA on Reddit

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Saturday was special for the 2015 NBA Draft class, as all of the league's rookies gathered to take photos, interact with one another, and suit up in their new duds as they prepare for their first year in the league.

As part the festivities, an AMA (Ask Me Anything) was held over at Reddit, giving the rookies the opportunity to answer a series of questions dished out by their fans.

Here's look at some of the best questions and responses:

Basketball-related

The Lakers have had several dynasties. Does that make you feel pressured to have to win multiple titles by the end of your career to feel successful?​

Little bit, there's a lot of hype to live up to.. a great tradition but I'm just gonna take it game-by-game.

- D'Angelo Russell

Who are you most excited to play with/face this season?

I would probably say the Spurs. I want to play against Aldridge and Duncan. Should be a lot of fun. Everyone in the West should be fun to play. - Karl-Anthony Towns

Who do you model your game after? And if you had to pick strength or finesse in the post which would you hope to improve more?

Improve strength, Tim Duncan. - Jahlil Okafor

What players are you most excited to be matched up against?

Anthony Davis and Dirk. - Kristaps Porzingis

Did you base your jumpshot stroke on anyone who's played in the NBA?

No, growing up I watched a lot of Rip Hamilton. I was a big man when I was younger but I always liked his game. Now being a 2 guard I have grown to respect his game ever more. - Devin Booker

What two players in the NBA Today resemble your playstyle the most?

I would say Chris Paul and Mike Conley. Just because they're not the biggest guards but they use their minds to outdo their opponent. They are perfect at running the pick n roll. - Tyus Jones

How did your experience in China compare to your expectations? Would you suggest the overseas route for future draft prospects?

China helped me out a lot in variety of ways. It got me ready. It was so different. A fun story is there was a car garage across the street and I used to try to talk to the guys everyday but we never could really get a good conversation going. - Emmanuel Mudiay

What do you think your 2K rating will be?​

They're not too nice to rookies, so I'd say high 70s until the updates come during the season. - Mudiay

Non-basketball-related

What is the biggest cultural difference you think you'll face coming from Latvia to the United States?

The people in Latvia are much more shy, here the fans really love to take pictures. - Porzingis

Are you ready for winter (in Toronto)?

I lived in Utah for 2 years, I'm ready! - Delon Wright

Who's the best rapper in the draft class?

Bobby Portis. - Bobby Portis

Q: Drake or Meek Mill?

Drake, OVO, Houston. - Joseph Young

Have you ever had a moment of being "star struck" now that you're in the NBA?

I don't get star struck by athletes but if I were in a room with Kanye, I'd be pretty geeked out - Sam Dekker

What was the weirdest question a reporter or front office member asked you during pre-draft interviews?

Somebody really asked me if I liked basketball (...yes) - Kelly Oubre

What was your favorite class you took in college?

Vampires in Western Literature or Contemporary Dance, hard to choose. - Frank Kaminsky

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