he didn't score, amir did. But either way I agree with your pointStahmenah_Vybz wrote:
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he didn't score, amir did. But either way I agree with your point
As Charles Barkely would Say "Stats Dont mean a thing" Kobe takes the last shot have you seen his stat line?????? no question its going to him even if he is 1-54 . Rudy Gay is that guy,
The truth is no one will complain if the team is winning. To a point that even bad shooting percentages are overlooked. That being said though, both in terms of talent and personality, Gay has what it takes to carry a team on his shoulders while the same can't be said about Bargnani.
Attitude Is A Choice.
Lol because bargnani can't do shit but score. Rudy Gay does so much more
#TradeBargnani #JVIsABoss #RudyGayTime #DeRozanGoingHAM
I stand corrected. Amir did score the basket and then once again on the Gay steal and pass. But you are right. It was a a hustle and heads up play. Thanks for correcting me!he didn't score, amir did. But either way I agree with your point
+1000. We're still in the honeymoon phase. Remember when the Raps traded for Jalen Rose and then won 5 in a row? At the end, his greatest value to the franchise was cap space.
Just wait for the next 5 game losing streak and fans will be ready to run Gay out of town with "I told you so". Even though I wasn't a big fan of getting Gay, I do like the fact that we traded 2 redundant pieces (Jose, Ed) to fill a glaring hole (SF). The contract still makes me ill and yes, his efficiency is not great, but he's our main guy for the next few years, so no real point focusing on the negatives.
For the big Bargnani fans, be thankful for RG. He has stepped into the spotlight that Bargs couldn't handle and has brought a winning atmosphere where Andrea has a chance to shine. If AB does start to play better and makes it past the trade deadline it wouldn't happen if it wasn't for the play of RG no matter how dismal his shooting percentage is.
Because unlike Derozan, Bargnani when shooting inefficient, Rudy Gay makes the big and most important plays regardless. He impacts the game however he is shooting whether it's coming up with the big shot, big block, rebounding, etc. i.e. Indiana game.
Plus, he's a presence. Not many guys int he league where you go "Not this guy."
Disagree. As a player, you know that both of you don't trust one another, and that becomes a problem. It's extremely important to have chemistry, and I think that's where it hurt Kobe/Dwight this season, Wade/James first season as a Heat member.
The OKC example backs it up as well, Harden gone, this team has had quite a bit more conflict on the bench than it's had in the years. Especially between Westbrook and Durant. Great talent, and they both do have chemistry, but a guy like Harden helps to settle any extra conflict.
In fact, Gay missed that shot (just before his famous steal) and if it weren't for Amir's offensive rebound, Gay's miss would have cost us the Indiana game. He clutch lost that game for us before he clutch won it. (And I do appreciate his added contributions outside of taking and missing too many shots.)
... just sitting here in the corner watching Pistons replays, half of which feature Calderon making various Pistons look like all stars, and sighing ...
Did I mention that Caldy went 10 for 13 in Detroit's last win against Milwaukee, including 3 for 4 from three? I wish we had a shooter like that on our team ...
So what? Calderon is a good shooter everyone knows that, Are you saying you want Calderon over Rudy Gay?
Don't be silly Rudy offers leadership we never had Calderon has been running the PG position on this team for 7 years and the Raps have just been stuck in mediocrity let it go. Calderon on average will not impact a game.
Raptors have not had a guy able to create his own shot and get to the rim creating a help situation and put back opportunity for Amir.
Can you imagine DeMar in that situation trying to create?
Also, before that play in regulation he had the monster baseline jam.
"Championships are what we live for, now lets go win them."Tim Leiweke
That was the problem in Toronto too...that is, getting fooled into thinking that mediocre players are allstars (e.g. Bargnani and DeRozan).
Not having Calderon to "mask" their weaknesses is a blessing in disguise in terms of properly evaluating this roster moving forward.
"I don't lie. I willfully participate in a campaign of misinformation." - Fox Mulder
I just see it as opening the defense. He takes a three then next play his man plays tight D and he drives to the basket.
But yeah, since he became a Raptor, he's taken 6,5,7,2,4 and has only made 5. Ouch. Hopefully Demar's gym rat attitude will rub off on him.
wow
Yeah, it's just the sheer volume. Given his role he's bound to take at least a couple every game, but he really needs to stop jacking them up whenever he sees some space.
Has anyone noticed how great of a ball-handler Rudy Gay is? The guy can seriously create from 25+ feet, and find his way all the way to the rim. A great pull-up jumper, and a very underrated defender. Plus, his length seems to annoy players.
I wouldn't say he's "great", but he's adequate at getting his shot off. I just think this team has been saddled without any 1-on-1 creators for so long, Gay looks like the 2nd coming of Tim Hardaway in comparison
"I don't lie. I willfully participate in a campaign of misinformation." - Fox Mulder
Gays handles arent that great hes just quite th athletic specimen to help him out with creation his size is great hard to stop when hes on the move, Dont let that fool you a lot of the time his handles are clumsy, but its not how you start its how you finish and hes always been great on those pulls ups and attacking the basket.
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