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A good player like him won't stay in Memphis very long. Remember Pau Gasol? This franchise showed they are not committed to winning when they brought in Alan Iverson and Zach Randolph.

The Grizzlies following in the tradition of the Clippers.

Who you talking about the sh$tlies?

If they're LUCKY- he'll take a marvin williams contract (7-8mil)
(but he wont')
If not they're going to have to pay him in the Josh Smith range
10-12mil...

For Gay though- I'd spend the $$$- he's proven he can play-
and they ain't gonna be able to replace him via FA

At the right price sure but Rudy isn't a star, or someone that should be a teams best player.

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 11:07 AM ET  10.31 by Johnny Cage

At the right price sure but Rudy isn't a star, or someone that should be a teams best player.

him getting 8-12 mil should not be a problem....
it's when you pay guys 17-20 mil that they HAVE to be a
true #1 guy......

It's the Griz- they NEED to lock him up or he's BOLTING

The Griz are looking pretty good right now without AI.

La paz sea con vosotros.

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 11:51 AM ET  10.31 by Guadalupe

The Griz are looking pretty good right now without AI.

young teams usually start out well -
lots of energy, other veteran layden teams don't typically
wake up til January.....

If Gasol contnues to play well & they play D- they're going to
have a nice year....not playoffs - but a nice first step

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 11:18 AM ET  10.31 by jgb

him getting 8-12 mil should not be a problem....it's when you pay guys 17-20 mil that they HAVE to be a true #1 guy......It's the Griz- they NEED to lock him up or he's BOLTING

I say let him go, HE probably thinks he's their #1 guy so he'll expect to be paid like one. They need to overpay for someone this summer, I know none of the big FA's are coming to the Griz but money will get someone, someone thats better then Rudy.

Rockets should have never given him away for Battier...

i say pay him

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 01:38 PM ET  10.31 by Johnny Cage

I say let him go, HE probably thinks he's their #1 guy so he'll expect to be paid like one. They need to overpay for someone this summer, I know none of the big FA's are coming to the Griz but money will get someone, someone thats better then Rudy.

who?

Gay's a KID and should get better......
without gay they have like 44ml on the books for next year
So what big time player is coming for 10 mil?

No they NEED to sign Gay (IMO)

QUOTE(#12):

Originally posted 05:02 PM ET  10.31 by jgb

who?Gay's a KID and should get better......without gay they have like 44ml on the books for next yearSo what big time player is coming for 10 mil?No they NEED to sign Gay (IMO)

Gay is a ball-hog, just like Iverson, Randolph, Mayo. There isn't enough basketballs for all those guys. Memphis are going nowhere.

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Originally posted 02:58 PM ET  10.31 by Cookie Monster

Rockets should have never given him away for Battier...

You stole my line. I was soooo pissed when they did that trade on draft day. Shane is a good player, but is a perfect role player.
Given the right coach, Rudy has the potential to be a franchise player. Poor trade!

Rudy a franchise player? LOL!

He will never be a franchise player. He only scores points because he takes like 50 shots per game.