Seriously, he has reduced his game to nothing but a three-point shooter. He no longer slashes to the hoop. He doesn't drive and dish. He won't even think about taking an open 17-footer, preferring instead to retreat back behind the line. Add to that the fact that half of his attempts tonight were taken while falling away needlessly instead of squaring up and you have another bad game from Mr. Fernandez. Where's the agressiveness we saw earlier in the year, ala the Miami game?
He's probably trying to open up the middle by hitting three's, something Nate and KP stressed was something this team lacked last season. It makes it easier for the bigs to get the ball occasionally. The Spanish Armada knows where they should be and where the ball should go. Do not question them.
At the same time, maybe now he is learning what it is like to be scouted in the NBA. Think about it. When was the last time he was able to get a back door alley oop? Hmmm why would that be... What about the double screen...not working so well lately is it... Hmmm why would that be... You see what I am saying. His go to moves have been being scouted. Pro scouts probably notice a lot more than I do. Nuances. Tendencies. Once players know what to expect, you have to elevate your game.
He looks a lot less confident out there lately. I'd like to see him at least try to get past a defender on the wing rather than jack up fade-away 3's.
He's becoming increasingly one or two dimensional as a player. We don't really have a backup SG on this team if Rudy is playing like this.
Come on. Even with the lack of "all-roundedness" in his game, I implore you to find a better backup SG in the league.
If all he's doing is launching 3 pointers...then we can have JJ Reddick do the same thing. But I guess since he's taking them off balance it makes him streetz? Rudy needs to be more than just a 3-point threat. He needs to play more like B-Roy in order for him to be a great player in the league, not just an "exciting young player".
Manu, Rip, and Terry are the best SGs on their respective teams. They are not "backups" in the sense that they are coming off the bench as a result of better players ahead of them. Barbosa, OK, but I think Rudy is more effective and a better player than him.
Then Iverson and Roger Mason would be the backups on the Spurs and Pistons. Still better? I think Mason is, probably still Iverson too
Sure, but we all know what he can do when healthy. Let him acclimate to defenses and Nate. Even so, I don't think there is a more ideal backup to Roy in the league.
