Really unfortunate that Memphis would blow their title chance like this.
Bummer when a small market team is set up and they give it away.
But we will see what happens.
To be fair, I am not sure swapping Gay for Dudley would blow their chances, since Dudley is an upgrade defensively, and it will just let them pound the ball inside even more, which is their strength.
Is Dudley an upgrade defensively?
As far as defensive effort maybe, ability I have my doubts. Dudley has always struck me more as a hustle defensive guy rather than an effective one.
I agree.
I quite like Dudley too, don't get me wrong, but Gay is a far more talented player and certainly more athletic. I know he isn't a superstar but you need that kind of player in the playoffs and he helps add some different dimensions to the team. Dudley will not get you a title.
I think Memphis as is now are legit contenders.
Really unfortunate that Memphis would blow their title chance like this.
Bummer when a small market team is set up and they give it away.
But we will see what happens.
To be fair, I am not sure swapping Gay for Dudley would blow their chances, since Dudley is an upgrade defensively, and it will just let them pound the ball inside even more, which is their strength.
I see where you are coming from but Rudy Gay doesn't clog up the paint and he adds another dimension to the team (athleticism, shot making), as well as above where I don't see Dudley as an upgrade defensively really.