Essentials: Greivis Vasquez of the Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the many pleasant surprises of the 2014-2015 NBA season. Three-quarters through the year, the Raptors sit atop the Atlantic division with a healthy lead that will surely result in their second consecutive division title. With a team short on superstars, everyone is able to contribute. While Kyle Lowry is team’s floor general, backup point guard Greivis Vasquez is still putting up some very productive numbers including 10 points and 4 assists in just 23 minutes per game. During a rare off day for the Venezuelan-born one-guard, Vasquez emptied out his Louis Vuitton duffle for the latest installment to our ever-popular Essentials series. While his Under Armour kicks and basketball are obvious choices, Vasquez showcases his proclivity for style with a CDG T-shirt, a Richard Mille timepiece, and the lap of luxury, keys to his Bentley. As important as style is for him, the 27-year-old hooper finds balance in his life by staying connected with loved ones and family at all times with an iPhone 6 and MacBook Pro on hand. This balance also includes keeping a picture of his 2-year-old son close by as well as maintaining his motivation and drive by starting every morning and game-reading excerpts from Joyce Meyers’ motivational book