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Rudy Gay?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by JD88, Jun 20, 2017.

  1. JD88

    JD88 Member

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    Opted out.

    I know, I know... 'do not want. He's old.' (He's 30). He's also a good shooter, and a great defender, and could even step in and play the 4 if needed.

    For a guy who put up 19 and 6 last year, his asking price will likely be fairly low.

    Would it be unrealistic to bring in a 2nd star, either through FA or trade, and then pick up Gay for the price of a decent bench player?
     
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    deserves four more threads
     
  3. JD88

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    But not a single 'Gay' thread in the first two pages.

    Fill me in on the chatter, if you please.
     
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    Can he play PF?
     
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    Nah I'm iight. still like women.
     
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  8. JD88

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    He spent 38% of his court time last season playing the 4.
     
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    Hey we drafted him!
     
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    Neither a good shooter or a great defender. Also coming off an achilles tear so will probably only be 50% of the mediocre player he was before the injury.
     
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    If he was willing to sign for cheap I think he would be a great fit for us at the 4. It would give him a chance to chase a ring for a few seasons.

    Would it only make sense if we traded for PG or sign CP in Free Agency?
     
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    not feeling gay....at all... (not that there's anything wrong w/ that)
     
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    Last year I would have been on board .

    But he had a significant injury and given that he's on the older side and is a player that heavily relied on his athletisicm .... I don't see the upside.

    I guess if he's willing to come really cheap.
     
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    On an Eric Gordon like contract? I could be convinced.

    Anything more than that is where I draw the line.

    Unless he prioritizes winning, it'll never happen.
     
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    The biggest issue is his Achilles.
     
  18. JD88

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    I see him in the same way that Iggy helped GS.

    He'd be great as a third option, a reliable defender, a floor spacer, and he's probably going to be cheap.

    We need a second option first, but as a third option, I don't see any downside of bringing him in.
     
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    I'll take him with a pay cut if we get pg and cp
     
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    What????? So we are gonna tie our cap space to an aging Rudy gay who also just popped his Achille ?
     

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