Once looked at as an “analytic bomb of destruction,” Rudy Gay has completely bought in to the San Antonio Spurs system, re-invented himself and has reaped the rewards since his first moments in the Silver and Black. The veteran has played very well in both roles in the starting lineup as well as with the bench unit. Playing as a stretch four has helped the Spurs in an abundance of ways while breaking the mold many once put on him in his early years.
He’s proven himself valuable in this ‘pace-and-space’ era of basketball, as he fits the archetype many are looking for in their starting forwards.