When the San Antonio Spurs first signed Rudy Gay back in the summer of 2017 I will admit, I was skeptical. It seemed like an interesting signing and one that the Spurs wouldn’t have made in years past. A player who was more known for his affinity for mid-range jumpers rather than an appreciation for defense and corner three’s was hardly the stereotypical Spur.
Now, after two years with San Antonio, Rudy has established himself as one of San Antonio’s key players and a valuable stretch four. Gay has filled a niche for the Spurs that had long been empty.