What team would suit Rudy best?

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  1. Nikolokolus

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    If a player's only (or nearly only) bankable NBA skill is shooting threes and they don't shoot over 40% from that distance how much time do think a player like that deserves?
     
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    how much does Jason Richardson get?
     
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    It's more than just a national thing. Think of all the times Bill Simmons and the like has described Rudy as a rock star, Mike & Mike discussing his Euro scruff appeal, etc. Rudy has that cool persona that appeals to the average fan and helps people forget his often ineffective play, at least in the short term.
     
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    Chicago (in a trade for Kirk?)
     
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    There's nothing comparable between the two players' style of game. Richardson was never a 3 point specialist early in his career and still isn't (roughly 4 to 1 ratio between his total shots to three point attempts) plus he's a helluva lot stronger ball-handler than Rudy, able to do a lot more at the rim or off the dribble.
     
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    Mike Miller!?
     
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    What about Mike Miller?

    Edit: That is to say: what does a big, ball-handling, solid rebounder, who can knock down the three at high rate have to do with Rudy?
     
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    Rudy's best comparison right now, in terms of play style, is Steve Kerr. The problem is that Kerr was an absolute killer when open, while Rudy is inconsistent.
     
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    Kerr also developed a pretty reliable runner in the lane, was a competent ball handler, and was at least an agitator on defense.
     

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