DusterBuster wrote:Jodi wrote:If Rudy Gay is traded to a team like the Suns, Kings, or any lottery team he would average over 20pts game...The Grizzlies system doesn't fit Rudy that's why he hasn't shown any growth...
This is complete and utter nonsense. The Grizzlies have been BUILDING AROUND GAY since they drafted him! He's had a green light to shoot whatever and whenever he wants since the first time he put on a Grizzlies uniform. Don't give me that "oh he'd average a ton more if he was on some other team" garbage argument. There's zero evidence to prove it.
Actually this team hasn't been about building around Rudy since OJ was given the green light. His USG% has never been all that high either, certainly not for a guy they've supposedly been building around. And ever since ZBo (and Gasol) have emerged, he's deferred. But keep making up assinine assertions as though you actually know what you're talking about when you obviously don't. Since this is the general board and all.
Also, people saying Batum is better than Gay are just being foolish. You can argue value for sure, but to say Batum is better is just...stupid. The career numbers speak for themselves (even if the eye test isn't good enough for those of you who substitute watching games with basketballreference.com).
It makes zero sense for Memphis to trade Gay when he's bottoming out in what is a career low shooting slump. He's still defending well, rebounding pretty well and generally trying out there, but clearly he's not feeling good about his game. I don't think Memphis trades him at his low point before they even see how the playoffs pan out. This whole idea seems completely made up and/or a way to see what kind of value they might be able to get if they do have to blow it up after this season.