In Portland has unleashed the 'Rudymanía' and the statements of general manager Kevin Pritchard indicate that they want to Shooting guard Mallorcan (Rudy City born from Mallorca) there for the next season, but our player has something that makes doubting its future in the Trail Blazers: Coach Nate McMillan.
Rudy spoke to Marca.com its present bright DKV Joventut and its future in the NBA. Although everyone assumes that play in the Blazers franchise-elected him in the last Draft with the number 26 - next season, Nate McMillan (already accumulated 300 victories in the NBA as a coach) seems to show doubts the Mallorcan .
This year the Penya seems to be finally this step above that allows ACB win. Do you see the team as well?
Well, it is always complicated. There are many good teams, a lot of pressure and the playoffs will be tough. It is true that winning the Cup gave us a lot of confidence and that we are good.
Do you talk that distracts from the NBA?
No, I know carry them. It was much speculation that, but I am calm. The dynamics that I have to carry is that I have so far. My team is DKV Joventut and I butt with him.
In Portland Press speaks of 'Rudymanía' and your videos are very Youtube followed there. What do you think?
I am very pleased that the people of Portland pendency of me. But I try to not obsesionarme. This Toutube is an invention. I see many videos there and I like that people see mine.
Have you talked with Sergio Rodriguez lately?
No, because I have called several times and I could not contact him. For me Sergio is a benchmark and I amazed that the coach is not giving him confidence. Frankly, I am afraid that McMillan do the same with me.
Do you go next year?
Not what I decided, this is the truth. I do not know if I will jump now. When you finish the season we will see what is best.
Well, the press publishes Portland in two weeks Kevin Pritchard will go to Barcelona to see and explore what you want to do ...
Does Ah, yes? I do not know, I have not said anything. Well, if you come and you know that I will be very sympathetic with him (laughs), but I can not say right now if next year will play in the NBA. That is the truth. It is a difficult decision and I have to think.
I think some of that is lost in translation, and also I think it might be him saying 'whats right'. As for the McMillan thing, part of Sergio's problem is that he's actually not good enough to earn minutes.
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Yeah, a big difference is that Sergio can't shoot and Rudy can. Once defenders realized they can just back off Sergio due to his lack of shooting ability, he suddenly looks like a below average back-up PG. If Rudy is half as good as advertised, he'll get more than twice as much PT as Sergio. That's the thing with Nate. You want PT, you earn it. And right now, if anything, Sergio is getting more PT than he probably deserves based on his actual performance.
Even Rice hinted at such a possible argument for Rudy staying in Europe in last night's game. He mentioned that Sergio is usually up-beat, but after games is when he's down the most. He joked that Sergio must not talk to Rudy at those times, so that he wouldn't scare him about Nate.
Well if Rudy doesn't want to come over because Nate's not playing his buddy enough, then screw him. Seriously, "It aint show friends, it's show business." Why do I get the feeling that this is all going to end rather badly between Fernandez and the team?
Sergio is not even good enough to start on his Spanish national team. He simply isn't good enough to earn significant minutes on an NBA team. He wants to play more he needs to improve his shooting and his defense. It's as simple as that. If that's a problem for Rudy, he's delusional. You don't hear Oden whining about Nate not playing his buddy McRoberts big minutes. Seriously, just having someone he knows on the roster, someone he can hang out with on the road, should be a big plus for Rudy, even if that someone isn't playing big minutes during the games. Sergio is basically our fourth option at PG behind Blake, Roy and Jack. He's lucky he's getting the minutes he is.
Sergio is not even good enough to start on his Spanish national team. He simply isn't good enough to earn significant minutes on an NBA team. He wants to play more he needs to improve his shooting and his defense. It's as simple as that. If that's a problem for Rudy, he's delusional. You don't hear Oden whining about Nate not playing his buddy McRoberts big minutes. Seriously, just having someone he knows on the roster, someone he can hang out with on the road, should be a big plus for Rudy, even if that someone isn't playing big minutes during the games. Sergio is basically our fourth option at PG behind Blake, Roy and Jack. He's lucky he's getting the minutes he is.
BNM
Exactly. I like Sergio and wish he would play more, but he needs to earn it.
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Sergio is not even good enough to start on his Spanish national team. He simply isn't good enough to earn significant minutes on an NBA team. He wants to play more he needs to improve his shooting and his defense. It's as simple as that. If that's a problem for Rudy, he's delusional. You don't hear Oden whining about Nate not playing his buddy McRoberts big minutes. Seriously, just having someone he knows on the roster, someone he can hang out with on the road, should be a big plus for Rudy, even if that someone isn't playing big minutes during the games. Sergio is basically our fourth option at PG behind Blake, Roy and Jack. He's lucky he's getting the minutes he is.
BNM
Well I did not take it as Rudy wanting his friend to get minutes, as much as, wondering if HE (Rudy) would be able to get minutes based on his friend, who he thinks is good, not getting minutes.
I understand this. Rudy would already be giving up a lot of money, would that be worth it to go to a team that is going to play you 7 mpg, especially when you can go to a Euro Powerhouse that will make you an important part of a championship run. It has to suck for players who sit at the end of the bench, especially if they are real competitive.
Re: Hoopshype has an article up about Rudy Fernandez
wow, he needs to have contact with our GMs, President, and coaches and players. He would fit in well. He needs to understand, that if he doesn't come, it will be a long time before he plays in the NBA. This is a great chance, if we can buy out a contract, bring him into a GREAT situation, with the best fans in the NBA.
We will see. I hope he comes. That is really sad to hear that he is scared of Nate. Nate needs to call him up.
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PG - Steve Blake | Jerryd Bayless | Sergio Rodriguez
SG - Brandon Roy | Rudy Fernandez
SF - Martell Webster | Travis Outlaw | Nicolas Batum
PF - LaMarcus Aldridge | Channing Frye | Ike Diogu
C - Greg Oden | Joel Pryzbilla | Raef LaFrentz
Quote:
"They said NBA players couldn't play well together in the Olympics. Well, it's not about the names on the back (of our jerseys), it's about the 3 letters on the front."
Well I did not take it as Rudy wanting his friend to get minutes, as much as, wondering if HE (Rudy) would be able to get minutes based on his friend, who he thinks is good, not getting minutes.
I understand this. Rudy would already be giving up a lot of money, would that be worth it to go to a team that is going to play you 7 mpg, especially when you can go to a Euro Powerhouse that will make you an important part of a championship run. It has to suck for players who sit at the end of the bench, especially if they are real competitive.
My original point is that Rudy will get more minutes than Sergio because he will deserve more minutes than Sergio. He's flat out a significantly better player. If he doesn't start which he probably won't, at least not right away, he will be the number one offensive option on the second unit. Comparing his potential PT to Sergio's current PT is applesranges. A better PT comparison would be Jarrett Jack. Jack doesn't start, but still averages almost 27 minutes per game. He is the back-up shooting guard, but also plays beside Roy at times. This is the same role Rudy would likely play next year. So, is he good enough to get Jack's minutes, or not? Everyone seems to think he is, but if he isn't, I hope he does stay in Europe. No sense getting excited over a guy who can't beat out Jarrett Jack for PT. I personally think Rudy will be much better than Jack, but maybe I'm wrong. We won't know until he decides he wants to play in the NBA.
Frankly, I see Jack as the most likely player to get traded during the off season (perhaps packaged with the 13th pick for an upgrade at starting SF or starting PG - or possibly to move up in the draft, or perhaps packaged with LaFrentz to a team that wants a huge expiring contract). He has value, but would be redundant if Rudy comes over. Moving him would also clear PT for Rudy and help convince him there is a role for him on this team.
Nutshell: if Rudy is good enough to deserve minutes, he will get them. If he's not, he should just stay in Europe.
Re: Hoopshype has an article up about Rudy Fernandez
I don't think Rudy meant he's afraid of Nate as a person, just that he's afraid that Nate will sit him just like Sergio.
But this is the NBA, Rudy. Get your butt over here and prove yourself and win some championships. If you're as good as we all think you'll be, Nate will give you the PT.
My original point is that Rudy will get more minutes than Sergio because he will deserve more minutes than Sergio. He's flat out a significantly better player. If he doesn't start which he probably won't, at least not right away, he will be the number one offensive option on the second unit. Comparing his potential PT to Sergio's current PT is applesranges. A better PT comparison would be Jarrett Jack. Jack doesn't start, but still averages almost 27 minutes per game. He is the back-up shooting guard, but also plays beside Roy at times. This is the same role Rudy would likely play next year. So, is he good enough to get Jack's minutes, or not? Everyone seems to think he is, but if he isn't, I hope he does stay in Europe. No sense getting excited over a guy who can't beat out Jarrett Jack for PT. I personally think Rudy will be much better than Jack, but maybe I'm wrong. We won't know until he decides he wants to play in the NBA.
Frankly, I see Jack as the most likely player to get traded during the off season (perhaps packaged with the 13th pick for an upgrade at starting SF or starting PG - or possibly to move up in the draft, or perhaps packaged with LaFrentz to a team that wants a huge expiring contract). He has value, but would be redundant if Rudy comes over. Moving him would also clear PT for Rudy and help convince him there is a role for him on this team.
Nutshell: if Rudy is good enough to deserve minutes, he will get them. If he's not, he should just stay in Europe.
BNM
I agree completely that Rudy should not be afraid, instead he should just prove his worth. I just understand his viewpoint. IF he sees Sergio as being slighted by Nate, he could decide not to put himself in the same position. I personally think that Rudy would get 25mpg in his first year, but this is not about what he will get, it's about his perception of what type of role he will play. I think that Nate has been fair to Sergio.
As I much as I would like to see Rudy play for Portland, this is why I suggested in a previous post a fews weeks back that I would rather keep them both or trade them both. Some of you suggest that we have to give up talent to get talent, well Rudy and Sergio in a package deal (maybe with our #1 pick)could certainly bring back talent. Trade them to Miami oe New Jersey where the flight to Spain is much shorter. Again I would rather keep Rudy, but all Euro's make me nervous because they have too many options. There is only one option for Travis and Martel.
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ranges. A better PT comparison would be Jarrett Jack. Jack doesn't start, but still averages almost 27 minutes per game. He is the back-up shooting guard, but also plays beside Roy at times. This is the same role Rudy would likely play next year. So, is he good enough to get Jack's minutes, or not? Everyone seems to think he is, but if he isn't, I hope he does stay in Europe. No sense getting excited over a guy who can't beat out Jarrett Jack for PT. I personally think Rudy will be much better than Jack, but maybe I'm wrong. We won't know until he decides he wants to play in the NBA. 
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