Rudy! Rudy! Rudy! If all the pre-Olympic hype and Olympic play were any indication Blazer fans will be chanting Rudy Fernandez's name many times this upcoming season. I was slightly skeptical before the Olympics as the only evidence of his game were Youtube video highlights. While they were impressive they fail to add any substance to the flair of his game. After watching him play in the Olympics though it is apparent he is a special player.
Rudy's game reminds me most of that of former Trail Blazer's Jerome Kersey, that is if Jerome could hit the 3. The constant movement that Rudy plays with is very reminiscent of the hustle Kersey brought every game. When the game was on the line it wasn't one of the Gasol brothers, or Jose Calderon that Spain went to, they put the ball in the hands of Fernandez and let him create. He will be instant offense coming off the bench for the Blazers this year and is a sure fire bet to bring energy and tenacity, two things that are key for 2nd unit guys. He wasn't one of those players that need a few minutes to get into the groove, he's ready to play the second his feet are on the court. The biggest asset Rudy will bring this year is a feel for the moment. He can raise it up a notch when the moment calls for it, a lot of players can't do this. He looks like another guy who fiercely wants to win and I see him getting a lot of 4th quarter minutes. Just look what he did in the last few minutes of the gold medal game, over Dwight Howard mind you; http://www.interbasket.net/news/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/rudy-fernandez-dunks-on-dwight-howard.gif I expect him having some highlights in that season opener in L.A.
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Matty D great to read the blog. I hope the fact that the last post was over a month ago doesn't mean the blog is over. Just watched the Spurs game and am very happy about it. I am looking forward to this season, just wish Kings tickets weren't a ripoff or else I'd try to catch the Blazers a couple of times. Don't worry about not inviting me to NBA fantasy. I have been the worst manager since the start so it was time you let me go. Hope all is well. Go Ducks!
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