I agree. Sure, Gay has astounding potential. So do most of the players in this draft. The question is not his talent. The questions surround his character and passion for the game, which plagued most of his tenure at UConn. Do we really want to risk this pick on a guy who just "may not get it"? If there's any question at all, why jeopardize it and just target Roy, who's solid and said to be the most pro-ready player in the draft?
Frankly, at this point, I could care less about all these rumors and stuff. Many of them have no real assurance and there are like 10 different rumors/trade scenarios going on. The draft is tomorrow and I'm just looking to wait until draft day to see some trades go down and waiting until draft night to see who we actually get. No use in speculating all this when no one knows for sure and the real thing is goin down tomorrow.
Trade Juwan to Portland for Darius and you've got your long new fangled 4. Then draft Roy to play SG. And sign James. James Roy McGrady Yao Miles Long, quick, and good shooters.
Udonis Haslem 2002 pre-draft height measurement was 6-7 3/4 in shoes. He does fine for Miami as their power forward. I think Rudy Gay, who is taller and has a much bigger wing span than Haslem, can be versatile enough to play the power forward position much like Horry did in the second championship. I think Gay's drafting wouldn't necessarily move McGrady to the SG position.
That's what I figured all this time too. He makes sense but what kinda management would show their hand before flop?
You must be kiddin about the analogy. Why dont you try looking around for some footage that looks anything remotely close to that of Rudy Gay's game. He does some freakish stuff out on the court. Griff was touted for his very fundamental type game. Rudy gay goes beyond basic, adding flare and oeverwhelming athleticism to his performances. Griffin's problems were mental and emotional. But even then he had game that never blossomed into all that it could be. Gay is spectacular with fundamental skills. The true question is JVG the coach to help him realize his awesome potential.
My understanding is that Charlotte has had one or two players in mind the whole time and only those one or two players. The agents of the other players got wind of this and decided it wasn't worth them working out for them. I think Tyrus Thomas did the same thing for the same reason. I assume the Bobcats are after Gay or Morrison.
Well, it appears we are getting Roy or Gay.At worst,maybe Shelden at 8. Gay would definitely be my first choice.His downside is a pre injury Glen Rice and upside perhaps in the Kobe/TMac mold.I love his versatility ...being able to D up on 1 - 4 's(depending on the player).Rudy's J has a high release point reminicient of Rice and while not being able to stroke it quite as well,he makes up for it in athleticism(getting to the hoop and working inside).He provides both perimeter defense and has the ability to swat shots.Offensively I see him having better handles than many think...What I really like is his ability to subjogate his game and play within the team concept,willingly excepting being 3rd or 4th option.This is a guy that doesn't need the ball in his hands to impact the game.His talent was hidden on that UCONN team.If we get him,this is a MAJOR coup...definitely a perrenial all star....Fill in the role players and let the dynasty begin if we are healthy. Roy would be your prototypical 2,but with much versatility also.Like Rudy,he will work well within the team concept.Brandon lead a very good Huskies team and sees the floor well.He might even be able to play a little point from time to time.I could go on,but he has major class like Gay.....very excited about both of these guys... Shelden is a player I have touted for the last few months.He should step in and contribute immediately for whoever gets him...a monster on the glass as well as a great shot blocker.I also believe he is extremely underrated as far as his touch around the hoop.I don't worry a bit about his height either as the Landlord has played in the best conference in America and has stepped up his play in the tournament to the point where there can be no doubt he was a man among boys.(besides he has a huge wingspan)All are ready to play now and thats what we need...24 hours and counting..Let's get it on!!!
You do realize that pre-injury Rice averaged over 20 ppg for his career (including a high of 27 per) and was one of the best shooters in the game, right? That is some downside.
Ya, if he was going to be as good a pre-injury Rice then he would the number one pick in the draft. Also, USE PARAGRAPHS DR STRANGELOVE.
Yes,I've been around quite awhile(been on this board since 99 as Hardwood)...and Glen Rice was not the #1 pick..He was 4 if my memory serves me correct...and I say what I said knowing full well that Rice could get to the rack(pre injury) and was one of the best shooters in the history of the NBA.This is why I clearly stated that his shot is not in Rice's league,but similiar..and has upside/makes up for it with athleticism...and Gay can D up like Rice NEVER could. As far as the paragraphs anal man,if it bothers you,too damn bad....put me on ignore.
dont mean to attack you but...hes just like rice except he cant shoot as good, is more athletic, and a better defender. sounds just like the anti rice
Who was comparing style of play? Granted, EG was kind of the key player on Seton Hall, but the kid put up much better college stats than Gay has come close to. Translating a player's game to the NBA, from fundamental skills to extra athleticism to emotional state is very very very hard. If it wasn't, you wouldn't keep consistently having first round picks who never see playing time and second round picks who turn into all-stars. It's not like one of the key criticisms of Gay's game isn't that he doesn't appear as involved "emotionally" on the court...
Gay is that good and I'm not going to apologize for being a little giddy at the prospect of landing him....or any of these three.Hey,I'm a hardcore Rockets fan of many,many years. It was not my intention to be rude,but I thought I'd interject a few thoughts,but out came the grammar police.I can deal with a conversation on a Rice/Gay comparison or anything else,but lets not get caught up in unimportant minutiae.
You know what is sad? For weeks I had pretty much assumed, and was very happy with the prospects of getting a Carney or Brewer, etc. But, the last week or so have been brutal on my psychy. All these rumors of moving up to get this guy or another and now I think I might be a liittle dissapointed if we end up still getting Carney or Brewer.
When Rice was at his best,he let the game come to him.It was later when injuries relegated him to being a jack,that his game changed.Glen was the focal point of the offense,getting to the hoop and dropping in bombs.Offensively,I see Rudy eventually having a similiar game.Lets just say he reminds me abit of Rice on offense.But when you toss in the defense...look out.
