Former NBA player Rudy Gay played under Jim Calhoun at UConn, and he spoke about that experience during an appearance on the Out The Mud Podcast. When co-host Tony Allen asked Gay if Calhoun was tough-nosed, he shared that he once got punched for playing poorly.
Former NBA player Rudy Gay reckons the Memphis Grizzlies could have stopped LeBron James' Miami Heat from winning back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013.
Tony Allen strongly believes that the Memphis Grizzlies could’ve won at least one NBA championship if they had managed to keep Rudy Gay in their ranks, especially during the 2011 playoffs, where they upset the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the first round.
First impressions mean a lot, but fans usually give NBA rookies more than one game to prove themselves. It's natural to stumble out of the starting block, but sometimes, rookies absolutely go off their first time on an NBA court.
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
A lot of time has passed, but when the Toronto Raptors traded DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs for Kawhi Leonard in the 2018 offseason, it was one of the more shocking trades of the era.
The NBA playoffs have been nothing short of entertaining so far, as the first round saw upsets like the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Los Angeles Lakers and game-winners like Aaron Gordon's put-back slam.
Former Toronto Raptors forward Rudy Gay is the latest player to speak out negatively about their time in Canada. Gay only played in 51 games with the Raptors as he was initially traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to Toronto.
Devin Booker’s struggles this season have caught the eye of 17-year NBA veteran Rudy Gay, who wants to see the Phoenix Suns’ star rediscover his best version.
Supposedly, the Toronto Raptors are at a disadvantage because of customs. There’s been no shortage of chatter about it. Former Raptors Thad Young, Lou Williams, and Rudy Gay have all spoken about how frustrating it was to deal with border security while playing in Toronto.
Former NBA player Rudy Gay appeared on the latest episode of the Knuckleheads Podcast, where he built quite an interesting starting five of former teammates.
The Toronto Raptors are the only non-American team in the NBA, being completely based out of Canada. The former champions have had some incredible players, with one of their underrated gems being Rudy Gay. Gay played in 2013 for the Raptors.
The Oklahoma City Thunder got back to their winning ways Wednesday night, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 129-121. The win came after the Thunder had surrendered
Ron Artest was one of the most fascinating characters in NBA history. Known for his on-court antics, the former Defensive Player of the Year changed his name three times, the first of which happened in 2011.
Carmelo Anthony was known for mostly being calm and cool on the court. He hardly figured in fights, letting his game do the talking. However, the legendary forward did get involved in a couple of untoward incidents, such as when he and Kevin Garnett had a beef that spilled outside the locker rooms.
Player trades are a fundamental part of the NBA. Teams make moves to improve rosters, save cap space, or rebuild for the future. Yet, for the players involved, it is often not the best of feelings.
All good things must come to an end. NBA players know that well, and they're lucky if their stint in the Association lasts longer than five years. The average duration of an NBA career is approximately 4.8 years, and fortunately for Rudy Gay, he got to spend 17 seasons in the league.
Carmelo Anthony is a Hall of Fame level player, though he knew exactly when it was time to retire from the NBA. The NBA can be unforgiving, and long careers in the league aren’t promised to anyone.
After 17 years in the NBA, veteran forward Rudy Gay has announced his retirement from the league, writing he is "the luckiest man in the world" in a piece for The Players Tribune.
Veteran forward Rudy Gay announced in The Players' Tribune on Tuesday that he is retiring after 17 NBA seasons. Gay, 38, last played for the Utah Jazz in 2022-23.
Trading away a superstar player is always a risky proposition. That said, it can sometimes benefit a franchise that needs balance. On December 9th 2013, exactly a decade from today, the Toronto Raptors achieved that goal by dealing away a package featuring star forward Rudy Gay to the Sacramento Kings.
Gay, who is entering his 16th NBA season, posted 11.4 points and shot 38.1% on three-pointers last season in his fourth campaign with the San Antonio Spurs.