Jon Bon Jovi attended the Raptors-Wizards game in Toronto on Wednesday for some reason. Amir Johnson couldn’t have been more delighted.
#QuickCuts: Raptors love Bon Jovi, the NBA’s divergent views on reading and more
Quick Cuts is a collection of the best in NBA Twitter. This week, players have different opinions on the joy of reading, Metta World Peace is stunned that Bob Marley doesn’t sing “Red Red Wine” and Amir Johnson loves him some Bon Jovi.


HA! @bonjovi loves the raptors #bigup👍 instagr.am/p/Q6Alckp3VR/
— Amir Johnson (@IamAmirJohnson) October 18, 2012
John Wall was just confused.
John Wall on Jon Bon Jovi: "Who is that?" Jan Vesely was in shock. "What? You don't know him?" John: "I'm a 90s baby, I never heard of him."
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) October 18, 2012
Vesely is like five months older than Wall. I guess they better appreciate classic rock ballads in the Czech Republic.
Jordan Hill, recovering from a herniated disc, on the popularity of courtroom procedurals:
Man they got Law & Order: UK
— Jordan Craig Hill (@jordanchill43) October 18, 2012
Is Austin Rivers the worst, or is Austin Rivers the worst? You tell me.
My name is Austin and I'm not perfect, but I work hard so I deserve it, and I belong right where you see! -little drake remix
— Austin Rivers (@AustinRivers25) October 18, 2012
Pau Gasol is a different NBA dude.
Congrats to Hilary Mantel for winning her second #Booker !! Have you read any of her books!? "Wolf Hall" "Bring Up The Bodies"! #nextread
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) October 17, 2012
As opposed to ...
Whenever ppl say "the book is way better" when referring to a movie, save your breath. I ain't readin it. Lol
— Kendall Marshall (@KButter5) October 17, 2012
At least he’s honest.
Ryan Anderson adds himself to USADA’s target list.
Iced coffee makes me feel like a hero, it makes me feel like I have supernatural powers...
— Ryan Anderson (@ryananderson33) October 17, 2012
And finally: Metta World Peace’s world is rocked ... by UB40.
Wow... All this time I thought "Red Wine" was Bob Marley.. It's UB40... Who are they? Anyway, buy the song
— Metta WorldPeace (@MettaWorldPeace) October 17, 2012












