Rudy Gay has made the kings better?

[JoJo5473]

He is shooting 52.6% and averaging 20.8ppg since the Kings acquired him and the Kings are 8-9 during that stretch, much better than before. Can someone who has been watching Kings basketball explaine to how Rudy Gay has helped and improved the kings? (And don't just say "17 games is a small sample size", cause it's not.) And the "Rudy Gay is the biggest cancer in the NBA" thing should be over

[jsmithj88]

He is shooting 52.6% and averaging 20.8ppg since the Kings acquired him and the Kings are 8-9 during that stretch, much better than before. Can someone who has been watching Kings basketball explaine to how Rudy Gay has helped and improved the kings? (And don't just say "17 games is a small sample size", cause it's not.) And the "Rudy Gay is the biggest cancer in the NBA" thing should be over

so rudy gays' impact is below .500
wow......great

[JoJo5473]

so rudy gays' impact is below .500
wow......great

The kings were 6-14 (30%) to start the season and 8-9 (47%) since Gay joined the team, you do the math.

[jsmithj88]

The kings were 6-14 (30%) to start the season and 8-9 (47%) since Gay joined the team, you do the math.

the math says they are still a losing team
they crawled out the dumpster and into a trash can, whoopie

[RavensFan2k3]

the math says they are still a losing team
they crawled out the dumpster and into a trash can, whoopie

You're completely missing the point wow

[DUBnation]

I am (sadly) a Kings fan and definitely think that Rudy has been a solid addition to our lineup. His major problems on the Raptors and Grizzlies is that he was there to be their primary scorer; they would give him the ball and he'd try to create some offense on his own, which led to a lot of poor shots being taken and not a lot of ball movement. On the Kings, we already have 2 good scorers in DMC and Thomas, and all Rudy has to be is a supplemental scorer. DMC draws a lot of attention and is a capable and willing passer, although in the past he hasn't really had anyone reliable to kick the ball out to (especially at the 3). Rudy has been able to become more of a spot up shooter since joining the Kings, and I think he's really excelling at that role.

He is also a high character player who seems to help their on-court chemistry, which is something the Kings have been desperately missing recently. He's having his statistically best season so far because he's able to play more to his strengths and is not being forced to be the go-to guy on a nightly basis, and I think he will continue to improve as he gets more comfortable playing with Thomas and DMC.

[JoJo5473]

I am (sadly) a Kings fan and definitely think that Rudy has been a solid addition to our lineup. His major problems on the Raptors and Grizzlies is that he was there to be their primary scorer; they would give him the ball and he'd try to create some offense on his own, which led to a lot of poor shots being taken and not a lot of ball movement. On the Kings, we already have 2 good scorers in DMC and Thomas, and all Rudy has to be is a supplemental scorer. DMC draws a lot of attention and is a capable and willing passer, although in the past he hasn't really had anyone reliable to kick the ball out to (especially at the 3). Rudy has been able to become more of a spot up shooter since joining the Kings, and I think he's really excelling at that role.

He is also a high character player who seems to help their on-court chemistry, which is something the Kings have been desperately missing recently. He's having his statistically best season so far because he's able to play more to his strengths and is not being forced to be the go-to guy on a nightly basis, and I think he will continue to improve as he gets more comfortable playing with Thomas and DMC.

That's a insightful post, thanks for that DUBnation.

[lunch]

The trade is working both ways so far. Gay just didn't come to play in Toronto his game was too awkward 4 Toronto

[UGOTPZD]

He is shooting 52.6% and averaging 20.8ppg since the Kings acquired him and the Kings are 8-9 during that stretch, much better than before. Can someone who has been watching Kings basketball explaine to how Rudy Gay has helped and improved the kings? (And don't just say "17 games is a small sample size", cause it's not.) And the "Rudy Gay is the biggest cancer in the NBA" thing should be over

Uhhh, yea...just because you say it isn't a small sample size doesn't make it so. Gay is in a hot streak, that's it. If you think he can continue hitting over 52% of his shots you are delusional.