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ducks
08-20-2018, 11:37 AM
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/m/ced31c20-604a-30a8-b889-f83d8297adf3/reunited-with-his-%27brother%2C%27.html

KDKSpurs24
08-20-2018, 11:44 AM
I guess he feels athletic enough to be the SF?

ducks
08-20-2018, 12:00 PM
mentally at least he feels 100%.
I expect a better year from him.

cutewizard
08-20-2018, 12:02 PM
Bad news for the opposition

wildbill2u
08-20-2018, 12:04 PM
He may do well at PF again this year as the league seems to be staying with smaller lineups. On the other hand I think he will be tried at SF which would give us a pretty good offensive front line. Maybe he can improve on defense. That would be nice.

cool cat
08-20-2018, 12:05 PM
Great final line in the article. "They don't have many expectations for us," Gay said. "But the Spurs always exceed the expectations. Don't expect anything less this year."

Ed Helicopter Jones
08-20-2018, 12:09 PM
It's a good article. I like how he says everyone on the team is playing with a chip on their shoulder. I think for the first time in many years we may even see Pop coaching with the chip on his. Could be fun year to be a Spurs fan. A group of misfits fighting against the super teams.

:tu

SpursDynasty85
08-20-2018, 12:56 PM
Everyone having a chip on their shoulder could be a good thing or bad thing. If the team starts struggling that could mean egos come into play. Luckily Gay and Derozan are friends but that still leaves the rest of the team trying to earn more money by their play. Hopefully they understand wins and efficiency will equate to more money. Chasing stats and individual glory will always be less satisfactory than winning championships for most.

Now that Gay is healthy I can see him playing some back up SF along with Bertans and Cunningham. I believe Derozan will play most at the SF and some at SG. Man. This will be interesting. Hopefully the 3 headed mid range post game of Aldridge, Gay, and Derozan can spearhead some inside out ball movement with the rest of our shooters. Murray being the important one needing to hit at least a corner 3 near the 40% mark for us to contend. Otherwise, White, Belli, and Mills should get more playing time.

TimmyBuckets
08-20-2018, 12:57 PM
I guess he feels athletic enough to be the SF?

!

TheGreatYacht
08-20-2018, 01:10 PM
Better than Fathead even with no Achilles, tbh

Spursmania
08-20-2018, 01:28 PM
It's a good article. I like how he says everyone on the team is playing with a chip on their shoulder. I think for the first time in many years we may even see Pop coaching with the chip on his. Could be fun year to be a Spurs fan. A group of misfits fighting against the super teams.

:tu

TimDunkem
08-20-2018, 01:47 PM
It's a good article. I like how he says everyone on the team is playing with a chip on their shoulder. I think for the first time in many years we may even see Pop coaching with the chip on his. Could be fun year to be a Spurs fan. A group of misfits fighting against the super teams.

:tu

Good post. We can only hope Pop finally starts to focus on basketball again for his final years in the league.

r0drig0lac
08-20-2018, 01:52 PM
so nba = fucked?

TheRemix
08-20-2018, 03:31 PM
Good to hear from rudy. If he is back to 100% he'll be very useful at the 3 and 4 in any lineup coach pop wants to run

TrainOfThought5
08-20-2018, 03:35 PM
I just want him to feel like he can reliably knock down threes at an above average rate. This team will need ALL the outside shooting we can get.

Better defense wouldnt hurt either. If he can do a passable job against Durant and Lebron we might have something worth getting excited about.

Dex
08-20-2018, 04:39 PM
so nba = fucked?

We staaaaacked.

Seriously though...Gay was alright last year and gained momentum later in the season, but he never quite looked like his past self. Missing time with a separate hand injury didn't help his cause, either.

It's incredibly difficult to come back from an Achilles. That's why it has been encouraging to see him participating in so many offseason basketball activities. It means he feels confident in his body again.

If he can come in and play at even 90% of his pre-injury level this season, it would give the Spurs a huge boost. Aldridge/DeRozan/Gay is obviously not a perfect combo...but they are good enough to win a lot of games and be dangerous.

spurs10
08-20-2018, 04:39 PM
It's a good article. I like how he says everyone on the team is playing with a chip on their shoulder. I think for the first time in many years we may even see Pop coaching with the chip on his. Could be fun year to be a Spurs fan. A group of misfits fighting against the super teams.

:tuThis is what I'm thinking and it will be fun year! Just the idea of the team being on the same page will be a major plus.

phxspurfan
08-20-2018, 04:45 PM
It's a good article. I like how he says everyone on the team is playing with a chip on their shoulder. I think for the first time in many years we may even see Pop coaching with the chip on his. Could be fun year to be a Spurs fan. A group of misfits fighting against the super teams.

:tu

I'm telling you if we stay relatively healthy this year *crosses fingers* I see a lowkey angry af team coming out the gates.

phxspurfan
08-20-2018, 04:47 PM
It's incredibly difficult to come back from an Achilles. That's why it has been encouraging to see him participating in so many offseason basketball activities. It means he feels confident in his body again.

If he can come in and play at even 90% of his pre-injury level this season, it would give the Spurs a huge boost. Aldridge/DeRozan/Gay is obviously not a perfect combo...but they are good enough to win a lot of games and be dangerous.

I think it's great he feels back to normal, but Pop still needs to hold him back from reinjuring anything (including anything that overdeveloped bc he was laboring). He should be minutes restricted to 25 mins / game max IMO, otherwise he will be at risk of reinjuring it/making it a chronic thing.

illusioNtEk
08-20-2018, 05:21 PM
DJM
WALKER IV
DeRoZaN
GAY
LMA

TheRemix
08-20-2018, 06:13 PM
DJM
WALKER IV
DeRoZaN
GAY
LMA

Would be very interested to see this lineup. You could switch everything but on offense it'd be a struggle with limited 3pt shooting

Stabula
08-20-2018, 08:07 PM
Gay finally understood the power of the Dark One and was gifted with renewed health as a result.

https://uncrate.com/p/2017/07/eyes-wide-shut.jpg

picnroll
08-20-2018, 08:17 PM
Just punk kwitter and the Raptors and I’m good. That’s if the pussy even shows his sorry ass in SA.

offset formation
08-20-2018, 10:26 PM
I'm telling you if we stay relatively healthy this year *crosses fingers* I see a lowkey angry af team coming out the gates.

Now imagine DJ a better, more consistent shooter at the 1, and White contributing solid minutes from the 2 along with a solid bench presence from Poeltl at the 5.

That's an upgrade at all three spots, not to mention DD is an immediate upgrade over a bitch ass punk in Kawhrisis.

Should be lots more competitive than we were at times last year. Especially if we have that chip.

Can't wait.

Spurtacular
08-20-2018, 11:06 PM
He's 32; that's iffy, tbh. I do think we'll see some improvement though.

Since89
08-21-2018, 01:19 AM
52 wins.

Amuseddaysleeper
08-21-2018, 01:54 AM
52 wins.

At the most

TDMVPDPOY
08-21-2018, 02:06 AM
he still has that other leg to lift off on for a dunk..its not like he needs a 40inch vertical for it....

Stabula
08-21-2018, 03:45 AM
Faggot going to have a big season. Book it.

cutewizard
08-21-2018, 05:21 AM
:bobo

cutewizard
08-21-2018, 05:23 AM
Gay and Derozan and White and Jacob could be devastating

Then Gasol, Manu, Belli, Patty burn them all in the bench, lol

NameLess Scrub
08-21-2018, 08:13 AM
Good for Rudy.. now about that shot..

Raptors won 48 in 2013. Spurs should be able to top that by a couple of wins.

Genovaswitness
08-21-2018, 08:50 AM
Gay and Derozan and White and Jacob could be devastating

Then Gasol, Manu, Belli, Patty burn them all in the bench, lol

zero chance pau is benched unfortunately..

urunobili
08-22-2018, 08:49 AM
Hopefully this doesn’t turn out to be a jinx thread TBH

Coach X
08-22-2018, 07:16 PM
Glad to know he’s feeling well. Unfortunately, it doesn’t change the facts: his “wing quickness” is gone. Age, injuries? It’s not important to me, he still is a very good player.
I’m really happy of having him back and I expect him to be a key player (At the PF position) this year.

kobyz
08-23-2018, 11:57 AM
fuck, he would have been such a great fit next to kawhi and lma in a small ball lineup!!!

bklynspursfan
09-12-2018, 11:38 AM
1039886267364921345

Ice009
09-12-2018, 12:17 PM
Holy shit. Rudy looks serious.

Dverde
09-12-2018, 12:30 PM
He’s playing for that last big contract. Don’t push it too hard dude! Need you to stay healthy

Amuseddaysleeper
09-12-2018, 12:39 PM
He’s playing for that last big contract. Don’t push it too hard dude! Need you to stay healthy

If he dies, he dies

emmo
09-12-2018, 12:48 PM
Looks like he’s bulking up to bang with PF’s this year. Good call seeing how he’s lost a little quickness.

Fusternino
09-12-2018, 01:05 PM
Would love for Rudy to spend the rest of his career here.

DJR210
09-12-2018, 01:23 PM
If he dies, he dies

This. Need to get Patty in there working out w/ him immediately

SpurSpike
09-12-2018, 03:17 PM
Rudy looking ripped as fuck! He has something to prove this year.

Was bummed when he declined his player option, thought we lost him. Was elated when he resigned! Seems like a great team mate and all around good person. Plus i love his style of basketball, so smooth and effortless looking but can explode on your ass! I too hope he stays a Spur for a while longer.

Spurs are the dark horse of the league, lots of guys with something to prove this year. They going to wreck some shit once they get some chemistry going.

phxspurfan
09-12-2018, 04:51 PM
It's a good article. I like how he says everyone on the team is playing with a chip on their shoulder. I think for the first time in many years we may even see Pop coaching with the chip on his. Could be fun year to be a Spurs fan. A group of misfits fighting against the super teams.

:tu

I'm telling you...I didn't feel this way last year for anyone besides LMA. This year, watch out. Spurs will be gangbusters. Similar to the feeling in 08, too bad 08 ended due to the refs favoring the Lakers.

gospursgojas
09-12-2018, 05:13 PM
Team “chip on the shoulder”. Gonna surprise and disappoint a lot of haters.

DMC
09-12-2018, 05:28 PM
Nothing like being ready to rock when you're Gay.

callo1
09-12-2018, 06:01 PM
"and I also explained to him he doesn't have to go through customs every time he goes through the airport"


:spin
Lol Rudy

TheGreatYacht
09-12-2018, 06:02 PM
Nothing like being ready to rock when you're Gay.
You'd be the first to know.

DMC
09-12-2018, 08:28 PM
You'd be the first to know.

You can share it with everyone.

bic50
09-12-2018, 10:27 PM
Just punk kwitter and the Raptors and I’m good. That’s if the pussy even shows his sorry ass in SA.
Damn still mad. Lmfao!

Ice009
09-12-2018, 11:41 PM
This. Need to get Patty in there working out w/ him immediately

New team rule. If you don't come into training camp with a six pack, you're off the team. You hear me, Patty?

BillMc
09-13-2018, 01:33 AM
If he dies, he dies
Decent chance of it if you start the game thread ;)

cutewizard
09-13-2018, 03:18 AM
:fro

John B
09-13-2018, 06:44 AM
I hope Pops starts him at PF and LMA at center. But he needs to knock those 3’s when Demar/LMA need to dish when double teamed.

bklynspursfan
09-13-2018, 06:57 AM
Decent chance of it if you start the game thread ;)

:lol Good one

Since89
09-13-2018, 07:50 AM
He’s playing for that last big contract. Don’t push it too hard dude! Need you to stay healthy

Good.

exstatic
09-13-2018, 10:31 AM
He’s playing for that last big contract. Don’t push it too hard dude! Need you to stay healthy

He'll be 33 when the 2019-2020 season starts, and has surgery to repair a torn achilles in his medical records. There will be no last big contract. What he's making this year is probably his ceiling, salary wise. He's probably looking at a 3 year deal for about the salary he's making now.

Dverde
09-13-2018, 11:10 AM
He'll be 33 when the 2019-2020 season starts, and has surgery to repair a torn achilles in his medical records. There will be no last big contract. What he's making this year is probably his ceiling, salary wise. He's probably looking at a 3 year deal for about the salary he's making now.

I meant a multi year deal above the Vet Min. Something like 2 for 24 million. No max contract heading his way.

exstatic
09-13-2018, 11:29 AM
I meant a multi year deal above the Vet Min. Something like 2 for 24 million. No max contract heading his way.

I'd be shocked if anyone paid him 12 on a multi year. He also picked a year with many top flight free agents, and they'll suck all of the air out of the room.

Fusternino
09-13-2018, 11:36 AM
I can see us giving him a 3 year deal after this season giving him the most Early Bird rights allow for.

SpursDynasty85
09-13-2018, 12:17 PM
I can see us giving him a 3 year deal after this season giving him the most Early Bird rights allow for.

Any idea what that would look like? $9M/yr?

Chinook
09-13-2018, 12:38 PM
Any idea what that would look like? $9M/yr?

$57M/3 In other words: God I hope Fust is wrong.

SpursDynasty85
09-13-2018, 12:45 PM
Gotta have the flexibility and explosiveness and most important (Mental focus) to go along with all those muscles. Excited about what this season will bring. Rudy as our 3rd option is not too bad.

Fusternino
09-13-2018, 01:26 PM
I thought only a 30% raise was allowed? Actually, that's completely wrong. Anyways, I was thinking more like 3/40.

Chinook
09-13-2018, 01:31 PM
I thought only a 30% raise was allowed? Actually, that's completely wrong. Anyways, I was thinking more like 3/40.

When you sign a contract with early Bird rights, you can have the greater of the MLE or 175 percent the previous salary. In this case, that pumps his next salary to $17.7 Million. Then three years at eight-percent raises, and you get the rest of the contract. Check out Gay's contract in this Capulator scenario:

http://www.shamsports.com/capulator?id=5721796575b9aacb95955a458916465

BillMc
09-13-2018, 03:29 PM
:lol Good one
:bobo

TD 21
09-13-2018, 04:29 PM
I hope Pops starts him at PF and LMA at center. But he needs to knock those 3’s when Demar/LMA need to dish when double teamed.

Since there's no chance of Gasol not being in the rotation, barring injury to him or Poeltl, the only way they could get to that lineup, would be to insert Walker into the rotation at Poeltl's expense.

Poeltl is not only a clear rotation player, but the optics would be bad if one of the pieces of a blockbuster, controversial trade, were on the deep bench.



I can see us giving him a 3 year deal after this season giving him the most Early Bird rights allow for.

I can see 1 with a partially guaranteed 2nd, so that he's aligned with Aldridge and DeRozan.

Possible replacements: M. Williams (for Gasol), T. Young, J. Green, Aminu.

SpursDynasty85
09-13-2018, 05:12 PM
This team is too deep. Wish we could trade Forbes and Gasol for a early 2nd rounder.

tbdog
09-13-2018, 07:55 PM
I hope his contract is a 2 year deal to align with mills. Consider Murray should be earning bigger money by then along with potyl (spelling) and white be up for an extension.

YGWHI
09-13-2018, 08:11 PM
Glad to know he’s feeling well. Unfortunately, it doesn’t change the facts: his “wing quickness” is gone. Age, injuries? It’s not important to me, he still is a very good player.
I’m really happy of having him back and I expect him to be a key player (At the PF position) this year.

He didn't move well due to his injury last season. If he says he feels athletic again, I think his speed, mobility and "wing quickness" are there too.

Coach X
09-14-2018, 05:14 AM
He didn't move well due to his injury last season. If he says he feels athletic again, I think his speed, mobility and "wing quickness" are there too.
I hope you are right ;)

Gay has matured as a player through the hard way. Current Rudy Gay has nothing to do with the young one. He understands the game and gives value to what really is important: winning. It's a shame he has accumulated so many bad habits in defense. Now, he works hard to correct them but his body doesn't exactly help to that. Other than that, his overall game is solid and still has the ability to create his own shot or to make plays for others. Also, I definitely like his character.

I would love to see him healthy, fresh and explosive. I hope I'm wrong about his aging physical condition. Anyways, as I said, I'm happy with last season's Rudy playing the PF position on a 6th-man/clutch-time role a la Manu Ginobili.

cd021
09-14-2018, 08:41 AM
This team is too deep. Wish we could trade Forbes and Gasol for a early 2nd rounder.
Forbes probably isn't going to be an regular rotation player, neither is Walker, Metu, Cunningham and Pondexter.


I don't think that too much depth is an issue.

cd021
09-14-2018, 08:43 AM
He didn't move well due to his injury last season. If he says he feels athletic again, I think his speed, mobility and "wing quickness" are there too.

Laterally he was pretty slow, it showed on D, he got handsy instead of trying to move his feet to stay in front of his man.

SpursDynasty85
09-14-2018, 09:17 AM
Forbes probably isn't going to be an regular rotation player, neither is Walker, Metu, Cunningham and Pondexter.


I don't think that too much depth is an issue.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Cunningham play consistently. He is not a bad player.

In general depth is a good thing but it can create some issueswhen you don't have a consistent rotation with guys getting bulk minutes. Our roster is filled with similarly talented players with different skill sets. Chemistry may be affected by a swiss army knife approach which appears to utilize our depth the best. Couple that with the fact our best 3 players are limited to midrange and post up skills mainly, there are definitely complications that practices and coaching will have to manage through. Will be interesting to see how the season pans out. I would pay to be in those practices and coach's meeting during the regular season.

Dex
09-14-2018, 09:39 AM
Forbes probably isn't going to be an regular rotation player, neither is Walker, Metu, Cunningham and Pondexter.


I don't think that too much depth is an issue.

Yeah, it would be great if we could get back to the point where we are winning games by 10-20 points and can let the starters rest a bit in the 4th. Having a solid third string who you can put out and expect to close games is key to that.

That was a highly underrated factor in the Spurs success between '12-'14. Keeps guys fresh and minimizes the possibility of injury.

TimDunkem
09-14-2018, 12:58 PM
Forbes probably isn't going to be an regular rotation player, neither is Walker, Metu, Cunningham and Pondexter.


I don't think that too much depth is an issue.

Forbes played a lot last year. As shitty as it is, he will get minutes.

":pop: It wouldn't be fair to the guys ahead of him :pop:"

Amuseddaysleeper
09-14-2018, 03:34 PM
Decent chance of it if you start the game thread ;)

:lol

Fusternino
09-14-2018, 03:55 PM
Wouldn't be surprised if Forbes gets as much time as White, tbh.

offset formation
09-14-2018, 07:07 PM
This team is too deep. Wish we could trade Forbes and Gasol for a early 2nd rounder.

No such thing.

Look at Golden State.

offset formation
09-14-2018, 07:10 PM
Yeah, it would be great if we could get back to the point where we are winning games by 10-20 points and can let the starters rest a bit in the 4th. Having a solid third string who you can put out and expect to close games is key to that.

That was a highly underrated factor in the Spurs success between '12-'14. Keeps guys fresh and minimizes the possibility of injury.

BillMc
09-15-2018, 08:38 AM
:lol
:bobo

John B
09-15-2018, 11:38 AM
I wish Gay plays well and Spurs can extend his contract. I expect him to close the game with DJ, Mills/Belli, Demar, Gay, LMA. Unless it’s 10-20 points lead then I want to see some Metu, Poeltl out there. GSG!

superbigtime
09-16-2018, 10:46 AM
the player I am most excited about this year is Rudy. I have modest expectations for Murray, none for White, don't expect much P.T. from rook, and will continue to take LMA for granted. Rudy gonna open eyes this year. Rudaaayyyyy!

Ice009
09-16-2018, 10:55 AM
the player I am most excited about this year is Rudy. I have modest expectations for Murray, none for White, don't expect much P.T. from rook, and will continue to take LMA for granted. Rudy gonna open eyes this year. Rudaaayyyyy!

I've got high hopes for Dejounte, high hopes for LWIV to somehow break into the rotation (hopefully through defense first), and also think Rudy could have one of his best seasons ever. LaMarcus, I hope he can pick up where he left off last year - I'd be very happy if he could continue to build off of last season. D-White, I'm not too sure about. He doesn't seem to show much of a swagger or talk about himself with great confidence, but I think he could possibly surprise the most.

Dex
09-16-2018, 11:24 AM
I've got high hopes for Dejounte, high hopes for LWIV to somehow break into the rotation (hopefully through defense first), and also think Rudy could have one of his best seasons ever. LaMarcus, I hope he can pick up where he left off last year - I'd be very happy if he could continue to build off of last season. D-White, I'm not too sure about. He doesn't seem to show much of a swagger or talk about himself with great confidence, but I think he could possibly surprise the most.

Anybody who followed Timmy's career should know that you don't have to run your mouth and pump yourself up to be a great player.

Obviously, White is never going to be a Tim Duncan...but some guys just prefer to let their play speak for itself. They don't need to put up YouTube hype videos to believe in themselves.

Chinook
09-16-2018, 11:43 AM
White has plenty of swagger. It takes real balls to pull up for some of these shots.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXclNNatv2g

superbigtime
09-16-2018, 12:15 PM
I've got high hopes for Dejounte, high hopes for LWIV to somehow break into the rotation (hopefully through defense first), and also think Rudy could have one of his best seasons ever. LaMarcus, I hope he can pick up where he left off last year - I'd be very happy if he could continue to build off of last season. D-White, I'm not too sure about. He doesn't seem to show much of a swagger or talk about himself with great confidence, but I think he could possibly surprise the most.
Not sure what to think of White either. Best I can hope for is a haircut and a decent shooting percentage. I have a feeling some of the younger guys will play themselves out of the league. We have some less than efficient players.

cd021
09-16-2018, 01:30 PM
Forbes played a lot last year. As shitty as it is, he will get minutes.

":pop: It wouldn't be fair to the guys ahead of him :pop:"

I know your joking but I think Pop will have a competition for backup PG with White and Forbes. I think had White actually been given the chance, he would've been as good or better than Forbes was last season. I think White is clearly the better of the two but Forbes will get plenty of chances to make the rotation.

cd021
09-16-2018, 01:46 PM
I hope Pops starts him at PF and LMA at center. But he needs to knock those 3’s when Demar/LMA need to dish when double teamed.
I doubt that Pop would start Gay, I think he'll play LMA and Gasol together for the first 6-7 minutes of each half then have Gay come in and play the final 5 or 6 minutes of the 1st and 3rd quarter and the first 4 minutes of the 2nd and 4th then close each half by playing the final five minutes of each.

That's 28-30 mpg off the bench, all at PF- though he'll guard 3 and 4's depending on the opponent.


If the Mills, Murray, DDR, LMA, and Aldridge lineup struggles to space the floor, I think Bertans would be an option for the Blair start. That would open things up for DDR and LMA and should be a much better offensive unit.

bklynspursfan
10-02-2018, 12:18 PM
BoaouY_neKI

gospursgojas
10-02-2018, 12:39 PM
BoaouY_neKI

Can’t lie. That gave me a half chub.

rastaspur
10-02-2018, 11:20 PM
Can’t lie. That gave me a half chub.

Dont be sexually agressive towards rudy. #metoogoesboth ways. #respectrudy. #lindseygrahamisgay

R. DeMurre
10-03-2018, 12:45 AM
Rudy's last year with Sacramento-- granted, a bad team-- he put up some pretty impressive numbers:

18.7 ppg
6.3 rpg
2.8 apg
1.5 spg
0.9 bpg
37.2 3ptFG%

KDKSpurs24
10-03-2018, 12:51 AM
Rudy's last year with Sacramento-- granted, a bad team-- he put up some pretty impressive numbers:

18.7 ppg
6.3 rpg
2.8 apg
1.5 spg
0.9 bpg
37.2 3ptFG%
Since he isn’t a 1st or 2nd option he should be great. I believe if he can stay healthy he we’ll excel in his role and give the team some much needed buckets in crucial situations. I also believe that he will shoot the 3 at a high percentage this season.

spurs10
10-03-2018, 01:18 AM
Dont be sexually agressive towards rudy. #metoogoesboth ways. #respectrudy. #lindseygrahamisgay :lol

YGWHI
10-03-2018, 10:48 AM
Since he isn’t a 1st or 2nd option he should be great. I believe if he can stay healthy he we’ll excel in his role and give the team some much needed buckets in crucial situations. I also believe that he will shoot the 3 at a high percentage this season.
:tu

SpursDynasty85
10-03-2018, 08:50 PM
Since he isn’t a 1st or 2nd option he should be great. I believe if he can stay healthy he we’ll excel in his role and give the team some much needed buckets in crucial situations. I also believe that he will shoot the 3 at a high percentage this season.

If you've seen Derozan so far in the preseason Rudy Gay may need to be our 2nd option. Rudy is looking really good hopefully Derozan picks up the playbook. He looks lost and completely out of rhythm in the Spurs system so far.

KDKSpurs24
10-03-2018, 09:34 PM
If you've seen Derozan so far in the preseason Rudy Gay may need to be our 2nd option. Rudy is looking really good hopefully Derozan picks up the playbook. He looks lost and completely out of rhythm in the Spurs system so far.
Can’t believe you’re saying that when you should already know that it takes time. He didn’t even look that bad tonight in my eyes. He’ll adjust. But yeah Rudy is looking pretty good.

Chomag
10-03-2018, 09:37 PM
I don't know his official weight but to me he does appear leaner in recent pictures. Looking more like a SF again

SpursDynasty85
10-03-2018, 09:44 PM
Can’t believe you’re saying that when you should already know that it takes time. He didn’t even look that bad tonight in my eyes. He’ll adjust. But yeah Rudy is looking pretty good.

I'm being realistic, DeRozan may never be the force he was in Toronto. Unless he is going to play the pg/Manu role (imagine that will take more than a year to develop that kind of fam I'll liaroty and efficiency with the system, this year, Gay is a better fit to be our 2nd option. DeRozan and Dejounte should share the 3rd and 4th option. It's just how I see it this year if we want to maximize our wins this season.

Ed Helicopter Jones
10-05-2018, 09:00 AM
Oops wrong thread...


Rudy looks ready to go though. :tu

JPB
10-05-2018, 09:22 AM
I'm being realistic, DeRozan may never be the force he was in Toronto. Unless he is going to play the pg/Manu role (imagine that will take more than a year to develop that kind of fam I'll liaroty and efficiency with the system, this year, Gay is a better fit to be our 2nd option. DeRozan and Dejounte should share the 3rd and 4th option. It's just how I see it this year if we want to maximize our wins this season.

No way Derozan will be a third option. It will be 1A with LMA.

playbonner15
10-05-2018, 10:10 AM
What is up with those candy corn shoes Rudy is wearing? That his signature shoes?

jermaine
10-05-2018, 10:29 AM
What is up with those candy corn shoes Rudy is wearing? That his signature shoes?

Not being funny but I wish he had those colors on 2k19.. he wears them to anything unofficial.

james evans
10-06-2018, 07:06 PM
I'm being realistic, DeRozan may never be the force he was in Toronto. Unless he is going to play the pg/Manu role (imagine that will take more than a year to develop that kind of fam I'll liaroty and efficiency with the system, this year, Gay is a better fit to be our 2nd option. DeRozan and Dejounte should share the 3rd and 4th option. It's just how I see it this year if we want to maximize our wins this season.
I don't know why I'm the only one that sees this. He's not gonna have the ball in his hands most of the game jacking up shots like he did in Toronto.

SpursDynasty85
10-06-2018, 07:28 PM
I don't know why I'm the only one that sees this. He's not gonna have the ball in his hands most of the game jacking up shots like he did in Toronto.

I agree. I do not want to see Demar shoot that much. Like TIMVP was mentioning, he will be an effective distributor for us.

Kawhitstorm
10-07-2018, 02:17 AM
Rudy's last year with Sacramento-- granted, a bad team-- he put up some pretty impressive numbers:

18.7 ppg
6.3 rpg
2.8 apg
1.5 spg
0.9 bpg
37.2 3ptFG%

Those are "washed up" Melo numbers:wakeup

TheGreatYacht
10-10-2018, 10:35 PM
Has been our best player this preseason. We go as far as he takes us tbh

Kawhitstorm
10-11-2018, 12:30 AM
Has been our best player this preseason. We go as far as he takes us tbh


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