In the game against the Orlando Magic recently, it was Rudy Gay who scored 10 straight points early in the fourth quarter to put the game away for good. This confidence is infectious as his mentorship has undoubtedly been beneficial to the development of young players such as Lonnie Walker and Devin Vassell. The poise with which Gay plays indicates the confidence he possesses not only in himself but also in his role on the team. At age 34, Gay is still managing to average 11.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in a diminished role this season, coupled with 38.2 percent shooting from three. How could anyone talk about anything other than a departing seven-time All-Star when discussing the Spurs right now? In the eyes of many around the league, he could be the missing piece to a championship contender.Īlthough that may be true, another player that could prove vital to a team’s championship run is Rudy Gay. Amidst the commotion of LaMarcus Aldridge’s separation from the team, trade attention for other key veterans on the San Antonio Spurs has seemed to dwindle, and understandably so.
