From potential superstar, to public enemy; that’s what Rudy Gay became during his short tenure here in the city of Toronto. Since being acquired on January 31st, 2013, from the Memphis Grizzlies, Rudy Gay was perceived to be the next big superstar that came forth to this franchise. Heading into a fresh new season, headlined with the uncertainty of the direction that this franchise was headed, Rudy Gay had the opportunity to showcase his worth, by leading the Toronto Raptors to their first playoff appearance in a few years. Instead, Rudy Gay became the negative focal point of an appalling Raptors team, which appear to be in store for yet another lottery selection.
In hindsight, the acquisition of Gay could’ve been an absolute success, and it was very discouraging to see this Raptors team blow-up, with him being a big reason behind it (his contract didn’t help either). I was sold on what could’ve been a deadly wing duo, in DeMar DeRozan and Rudy Gay for many years to come. Unfortunately, not all things are meant to work out, and this happened to be the case regarding the Rudy Gay experiment. He surely has the intangibles to be a star player in this league, and his skill-level is without question. However, if he doesn’t change his style of play, we could be hearing more of the same around the league regarding Rudy Gay.
In remembrance of our once-to-be perceived superstar, here are Rudy’s best moments as a Toronto Raptor:
Game winner vs the Denver Nuggets (aka, “No not Rudy Gay!”)
Rudy Gay Game Winner vs the Indiana Pacers
Rudy Gay gets blocked by Timofey Mozgov
Rudy Gay’s hyperextended slam vs the New Orleans Hornets
Rudy Gay’s dunk on Larry Sanders
Rudy Gay’s dunk on Bismack Biyombo
Rudy Gay’s outrageous 37 shot performance vs the Houston Rockets
(every single one of them)
Rudy’s offensive highlight package as a Toronto Raptor last season
Rude Gay’s Harborfrount bike ride in September!
Best of luck in Sacramento, Rudy!
4 thoughts on “The Best Of Rudy Gay As A Toronto Raptor”
Best of Quincy Acy in one gif! http://cdn1.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/6624567/acy-celebration-h.0_standard_352.0.gif
@the Denver game winner…why was the ACC playing the defence chant music when the Raptors were on offence lol…
My favourite Rudy Raptor Highlight:
Every Raptors fan needs to watch this. Shows the brotherhood of this team and the mutual love between the players and the city.