Rudy upgrading this offseason

Post #1 » by **SD2042** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:21 pm

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/20 ... ower-play/

[i]"I want to be an All-Star. Everything I do now is trying to help me get to that point," Gay said. "If I'm at the top of my game and recognized as an All-Star, it'll mean we're winning."

Having won over Griz brass with his offseason work ethic and maturation, Gay aims to carry that momentum into his fourth season. He's spent most of the summer in Memphis building up his body with the help of Griz strength and conditioning coach Jason Biles. Gay will play at more than 240 pounds this season.

"It was something I was determined to do because my size has always been a knock on me," Gay said. "I focused on getting bigger and stronger for me to be able to take care of the things I was lacking in. I want to be quick enough to play the wing and strong enough to play in the post."[/i]

What isn't far off is a decision about Gay's long-term future in Memphis. He will become a restricted free agent next summer unless the Griz agree to a contract extension by Oct.31.

Good to hear that Rudy has been at work improving his game during the offseason. Most of the article focuses on Rudy's strength and conditioning. Will his hard work pay off with good results is the next question. Has his range from the perimeter and his defense improve better than the last? Hopefully it has b/c the team needs everyone on the same page to start the climb out of the NBA basement.

bigballa3jj · Post #2 » by **bigballa3jj** » Wed Sep 2, 2009 7:46 am

Gay at 240+ ? dayum

vanjulio · Post #3 » by **vanjulio** » Wed Sep 2, 2009 4:27 pm

Rudy Gay matching up against Lebron in the Allstar game? And looking similar size? That would be INCREDIBLE!

TAI8 · Post #4 » by **TAI8** » Wed Sep 2, 2009 5:25 pm

I wonder what his ceiling his...

360 · Post #5 » by **360** » Thu Sep 3, 2009 12:04 am

His biggest problems didn't even stem from his weight, so I'm not sure why people are getting so excited about him bulking up. Instead of "Rudy Gay gains strength, tougher work ethic in quest to lift Griz," the title of that article should read "Rudy Gay gains strength, tougher work ethic in quest to lift salary."