Comments on: Clippers 98, Memphis 88

By: bongstradamus

bongstradamus — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:42:39 +0000

I totally see the pragmatism of your argument, but Im more of a put more threats on the floor kinda guy. I would much rather watch highlights of Rudy Gay dunking than Shane Battier and his picture perfect defensive stances denying opportunities.

Id go for Gay because then youve got 5 brutal offensive weapons starting, teams would crawl up into little fetal balls and cry to mommy not knowing who to defend. Its true though, Rudy needs help passing, can be somewhat selfish shooting and probably has a lot more to learn, but hes oh so fun to watch and he absolutely destroys us whenever he plays here. No other guy i want finishing a fast break on an alley oop. His game works with Baron too, they both thrive in chaos and on fast breaks.

I mean, hes no LeBron, but he aint a bad fallback plan to button up the 3 next year, he fits right in. Hes a realistic target. We could use a better defensive player, sure, but I think having more threats and mismatches creates more havoc for other teams. If Rudy can close down lanes, body up his man and play mediocre D, we should be fine but he averages 20, 7 and 2 and thats better numbers all around than we currently have with Al.

By: tuck321

tuck321 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:05:04 +0000

Adding Kobe, LeBron and Chris Paul should do it. If possible Dwight Howard as well.

By: First2one00

First2one00 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:33:22 +0000

Rudy Gay is a great player but he’s a score first player.. He’s gonna worry too much about his minutes, shots, points.. I do believe that he can play a significant role on any team when it comes down to the wire he’s a guy you can rely on.. but he’s a bit too selfish.. We already have enough offensive talent to go around… the last thing we need is more firepower at the 3.. It would keep the Clips way off balanced… Plus Gay still needs to improve on his passing… With Kaman, Griffin, Gordon, Thornton, and Davis.. we need a defense first player… We need someone like Shane Battier.. someone who focuses on defense primarily and someone we can trust with something as simple as a spot up jumper.. A player such a Bruce Bowen comes to mind… (I’m not suggesting Bowen, I’m just using his GAME as an example) One player that comes to mind is Trevor Ariza, but he’s under contract for a while.. I guess what i’m trying to say is.. We can’t really afford to get someone who will bring more offense because it will only take away opportunities from the young guys that we have that have yet to develop to their full potential… I really think our best bet is to focus our team around Gordon and Griffin.. Gordon needs to learn how to not shy away from those big game moments.. and judging from Sunday’s game, he’s starting to break out of his shyness.

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:27:19 +0000

Yup
Rudy Gay is just a bit more athletic than AL…..
and Al is a better rebounder….

but yeah we need someone who rebounds…that toughness and your right DEFENSE!!!

By: Gordon for President

Gordon for President — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:03:57 +0000

Ricky Davis will not be on the roster next year. And Rudy Gay is not that much of an upgrade over Al. Better offensively? No question. But he still doesn’t bring the toughness, rebounding, and defensive intensity we need at the 3.

By: los831

los831 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:39:14 +0000

i say all for Rudy Gay……

B. Davis, Telfair/Collins
Gordon, R. Davis
Gay, Thornton
Griffin, Smith/Jordan
Kaman, Camby/Jordan

By: Gordon for President

Gordon for President — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:57:35 +0000

2013.

By: VH

VH — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:32:33 +0000

What is the estimated return date for Griffin?

By: Beard The Curse

Beard The Curse — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:24:22 +0000

Per ralphs Twitter, Gordon is a game time decision with a sore left hamstring. Blake progressing and healing on pace.

By: Gordon for President

Gordon for President — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:02:25 +0000

The response, “Where do I sign”?

God, if only!