The first time I recall watching Rudy Gay play, he was #8 on the Sacramento Kings. A leader of a “big 3” joined with Ben McLemore and Boogie Cousins. Something in his demeanor told me he was a Spursy player. I hoped against all logic that he would end up with the Silver & Black and a few years later, my wish was granted.
Rudy has been a solid player, a great locker room presence, a calming force, and has lived up to my expectations of his worthiness to play with my favorite team. His scoring was timely and effective, as was his ability to shape some of the new prospects.