While Russell Westbrook and George pack a furious one-two punch, the Golden State Warriors have shown the world that two stars is simply not enough. Must Read: Raymond Felton low key signing fills Thunder’s big time need Why Rudy Gay would have worked in OKC: Only ten other players in the league can claim to have those averages, and they are all all-star caliber players. Gay can knock down fade aways, splash 3-pointers at a league average 34.5 percent, and when inclined play facilitatorīefore Gay got injured, he was scoring 18.7 points per game, grabbing 6.3 rebounds and swiping 1.5 steals. On offense, where Gay has made a name for himself, he can score the ball in countless types of ways. This would rank as the 8th stingiest defense in the league. In the 30 games before Gay tore his achilles, the Kings had a defensive rating of 104.8 points per 100 possessions when Gay was on the floor. But, he has improved on that side of the ball every year in the league. Gay began his career as an average defender.
Gay may have his warts, but he provides two special and coveted skills in today’s NBA. Must Read: The Thunder are now one move away from contending Rudy Gay Benefits:
