Questions about rudy gay...

Chris Hansen · Post #1 » by **Chris Hansen** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:57 am

1. is he available?
2. can he start and play the 2 full time?
3. i hear his defense is bad but can he play good defense? (maybe under the right system?), can he lock someone down?
4. hows his bball iq?
5. is he a good spot up shooter? can he create his own shot, etc?
6. do you suspect he could be traded?

Thank you!

bobobolas1 · Post #2 » by **bobobolas1** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:41 pm

wow budy, why so many questions about a player you onlly know the name?

He is a good player, better than nba average. he is not a leader, not a franchise. He is not a good passer(not even 100assist a year for a player that has the ball in hands too many time), his offense is good, he can make his own shoots. the D is lacking attitude but he has the athletism to play D.

It_Was_Typed · Post #3 » by **It_Was_Typed** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:06 pm

He being investigated for suspicious behavior or something?

1. Possibly, never know.
2. Eh, he's a natural SF.
3. Could play good defense but doesn't.
4. Average at best.
5. He's a solid perimeter shooter and above average scorer.
6. Hopefully.

sfernald · Post #4 » by **sfernald** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:59 pm

I will say that sometimes when he is out there he looks like Carmelo Anthony. Has a great fadeaway shot that reminds be of Kobe. Has as good a hops as just about any one in the league. His dunks are just vicious.

I think lately now that the Grizz are winning a bit, he seems to be more motivated at the defensive end. His best defensive is the help block. He just skys, though more times than not, he misses the ball, he has been doing better at it lately. He has the hops to practically be like Lebron with the help side blocks.

Two things I wish. One, that he was more of a team player and played smarter and two, that he played with a bit more intensity, especially on defense.

Downtown · Post #5 » by **Downtown** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:09 pm

The fact that he will be a restricted free agent after this season doesn't hurt his motivation any. Give me a team of pending free agents and I'll have one of most highly motivated teams in the league.

Chris Hansen · Post #6 » by **Chris Hansen** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:34 pm

Would you guys consider moving him with jaric, haddadi (if you want more cap space next year) for expirings, prospects and picks?

I Am Awesome-O · Post #7 » by **I Am Awesome-O** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:58 pm

Chris Hansen wrote:Would you guys consider moving him with jaric, haddadi (if you want more cap space next year) for expirings, prospects and picks?

Depends on what kind of prospects/picks you are talking about. If you're talking about giving up someone like Anthony Randolph or an unprotected 1st round pick in this year's draft from a team that will certainly be in the lottery, then they would at least have to consider.

yungal07 · Post #8 » by **yungal07** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:30 pm

Would the Grizz be interested in some sort of Caron Butler/Gay swap at all?

I Am Awesome-O · Post #9 » by **I Am Awesome-O** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:56 pm

yungal07 wrote:Would the Grizz be interested in some sort of Caron Butler/Gay swap at all?

Quite interested.

yungal07 · Post #10 » by **yungal07** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:12 pm

I Am Awesome-O wrote:
yungal07 wrote:Would the Grizz be interested in some sort of Caron Butler/Gay swap at all?

Quite interested.

The Wizards need some athletic ability and length on the wings. I'm sure the Grizz would like a reliable, more team-oriented veteran leader.

I'll make a proposal on the trade board and see what others think.

Downtown · Post #11 » by **Downtown** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:11 am

Caron Butler has long been a favorite of mine, going back to his time when he stepped in at shooting guard for the Lakers when Kobe Bryant was injured. Actually I couldn't understand why Miami traded him in the first place. He does everything well.

It_Was_Typed · Post #12 » by **It_Was_Typed** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:46 pm

Been a fan of Caron since his days at UConn.

I'd be all for it.