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Rudy Gay's about to show the world he's on Durant's level

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by what, Jan 4, 2012.

  1. SK34

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    Does he have a chance this year? He got an eye surgery. He might actually do it.
     
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  2. RollingWave

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    in preseason so far he has improved a little especially in drawing fouls, but some of those shot selection remains scary
     
  3. napalm06

    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    Yeah... I'm still not feelin' it.
     
  4. J Sizzle

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    The thread that keeps on giving
     
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  5. jtr

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    What idiot resurrected this stone cold dead thread?
     
  6. rolyat93

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    Rudy Gay 40/8 on 19 shots with 0 turnovers. So far this season averaging 27.5 and 8.5 and outplaying Busty Durant and his 0-2 Oklahoma City Blunders.
     
  7. Mr. Clutch

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    Horrible trade for Battier by Morey
     
  8. AirBud#10

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    Gay really is a good player. He's just not a first option.
     
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    Only problem, he's making first option money.
     
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    Talk amongst yourselves, I give you a topic:

    Josh Smith is the new Rudy Gay.
     
  11. T-macsterful1

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    Don't star players usually make that superstar leap around season 3 or 4... isn't he on like season 9-10?

    I'm not saying he can't get better but I am say that we're probably witnessing his best years currently. Maybe he becomes a little better at scoring efficiently but he'll never reach that top tier of wing players.
     
  12. Air Langhi

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    Kings are playing well. They beats the clips and they have only lost to warriors.
     
  13. ceonwuka

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    Rudy Gay is kind of like Monta Ellis in the sense that they both have the ability to get their shot off anytime they want due to their physical gifts (length/athleticism for Gay and speed/quickness for Ellis). They have always been streaky shooters. Its a matter of coaching and awareness to get the most out of them. I don't think Gay is all that but he is a useful player provided he is in the right role/system.
     
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    Mike Conely is CP3.
     
  15. bullardfan

    bullardfan なんでやねん

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    He was last night
     
  16. heypartner

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    nah, Durant was on Gay's level.
     
  17. TheGreat

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    Guys, Gay might be going to OKC....
     
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    If he joins OKC, then he will be on Durant Level and will show everyone

    YULE C
     
  19. daywalker02

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    Pffff He should get to WB's level, the real MVP...... Durant is just a traitor....no? ;)
     
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    In one of the more strange and extreme outlier seasons I can remember, Rudy Gay is having a crazy good year efficiency wise, especially when compared with the rest of his career.

    .592 eFG
    .622 TS

    Vs career

    .490 eFG
    .535 TS

    If only that could have been Melo...
     
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    Last edited: Dec 24, 2018

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