Rudy specializes at shooting within 15 feet of the basket. His mediocre efficiency is not due to an issue with shot mechanics, rather the types of shots that he takes. The man is 6’8”, 230 lbs and has a 7’3” wingspan, which is a major reason why he’s been successful at all in the NBA,īut his pretty shooting stroke and soft touch are what put him over the top. Rudy Gay is a notable scorer because he has a unique blend of physical attributes and a smooth jump shot. He’s capable, but capable doesn’t cut it in today’s game. But Rudy Gay is not an effective pull-up jump shooter. NBA greats such as Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan impacted an entire generation of basketball players as pull-up jump shooters. A scoring wing with a tendency to take pull-up jump shots is one thing. Part of the reason for Gay’s relatively unappreciated career year was that his stats simply weren’t making an impact in the win column. But oddly enough, it felt like no one noticed. In 2014-2015, Rudy actually averaged 21.1 points per game, good for the 12 th highest scorer in the regular season. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Even after continuous improvement in Sacramento, SF Rudy Gay still has plenty of critics to quiet.
