Rudy Fernandez Radio Interview (his words)

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http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/7/2/935561/rudy-talks-about-rumors

Rudy talks about rumors.

Acording to Marca Rudy talked to Efe Radio:

1º.- There´re always rumors and he knows about them from the press.

2º.- He hasn´t talked to his agents about him leaving the Blazers. He has only comented with them about the possibility of Turkoglu going to Portland.

3º.- He doesn´t close doors to any team from Europe or the NBA.

4º.- Asked about whether Torkoglu going to Portland might affect his playing time, he said: I want to play. We´ll have to talk with Portland and ask them how can I do it.

More about the same interview in ACB.com

" Turkoglu is a Guard and we are speaking about almost six for two positions. This makes me think that the team does not give me space for my work. I have demonstrated that I could be more of a factor."

"I have been surprised with the minutes that I have played but if now they pick up a player in my position, that will stop my progression, and what I want is minutes so I can improve."
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Thanks for the link.

It is not as bad as the rumors say . . . but it isn't good either. Rudy is concerned about his minutes and what adding Turk will do to his minutes. That is a politically correct way of saying I'm not real happy about this.

It doesn't look like the rumors were pulled out of thin air . . .
 
But it also doesn't look like its as a big deal as ESPN made it out to be.
 
Personally I don't see an issue with Rudy's playing time.

Blake, Roy and Rudy are a solid three man rotation for the two guard spots.
 
I have been surprised with the minutes that I have played
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I wonder if he's been pleasantly or unpleasantly surprised. Hard to get a read on that from the comment.
 
it's_GO_time said:
Personally I don't see an issue with Rudy's playing time.

Blake, Roy and Rudy are a solid three man rotation for the two guard spots.
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2 out of 3 aint bad.

Blake shouldn't be a part of any three man guard rotation, much less a good one.
 
Keep in mind, that although Turk is not the "banger" we all want at the back up PF spot......he has played the position before. So against many of the teams, he can take those minutes that Travis had, as i think we are all in agreement that both Travis and Turk can not both be on the team. (unless they are getting rid of Martel or Batum)

So Rudy's minutes may not be effected as much as he thinks. And i still like Rudy in with Roy and Turk at the end of games.
 
LittleAlex said:
2 out of 3 aint bad.

Blake shouldn't be a part of any three man guard rotation, much less a good one.
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Blake has a good basketball IQ, works well with Roy. can knock down the open shot and accepts his role.

I know he is this summer's scapegoat, but Blake was a huge part of the success from last season.
 
it's_GO_time said:
Blake has a good basketball IQ, works well with Roy. can knock down the open shot and accepts his role.

I know he is this summer's scapegoat, but Blake was a huge part of the success from last season.
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I can't speak for anyone else, but I have not been happy with Blake since he first put on a Blazer Uni. So he isn't just my summer's scape goat.

Sure, he isn't dumb and he can hit the open shot as long it isn't crunch time, but is that what you want to say about your starting PG? He isn't stupid and can hit open 3's?

I would like to be able to say "Our starting point guard can take some of the load off of Brandon's back so he doesn't get worn down as the season progresses." Right now, I just can't say that about Blake and I am never going to be.

Blake would be a decent 15 minute a night reserve. He is one of the worst starting point guards in the league.
 
it's_GO_time said:
I know he is this summer's scapegoat, but Blake was a huge part of the success from last season.
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Blake had a career year, I don't believe he'll be able to sustain that level of performance.
 
I don't see those comments as refuting the ESPN rumor at all. Just a bland attempt to downplay them, while still echoing the underlying sentiment... I think Rudy is too nice of a guy to say that stuff directly, but it's pretty clear from the above quotes that he's feeling it.
 
I would be concerned if Rudy didn't show apprehension regarding us pursuing Turk. What I'm glad about is that his words don't reflect a guy who is "infuriated."
 
OddEnormous said:
Why did it take 12 posts before someone asked this very important question.
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The more minutes Hedo takes at SF, the less minutes Roy gets at SF, the more minutes Roy gets at SG, the less minutes that Rudy gets at SG and SF.
 
"Turkoglu is a Guard and we are speaking about almost six for two positions. This makes me think that the team does not give me space for my work. I have demonstrated that I could be more of a factor."

Somebody needs to inform Rudy that Hedo is a forwared. This misunderstanding is the source of Rudy's concerns. Hedo will spend 85% of his time at the 3 and the other 15% at the 4. Of course, Hedo COULD, in a pinch play spot minutes at the 2, but that would only be in an emergency (i.e. one of our guards is injured or in fould trouble).

There, problem solved. The player most impacted by adding Hedo will be Travis (likely gone), followed by Batum (from starter to back-up) and possibly Martell, if healthy. Hedo's presence should have little impact on Rudy's PT.

BNM
 
Roy played SF when Rudy was on the floor on quite a few occasions last season. I think the addition of Turk would eliminate Roy from that position and keep him solely at SG and PG.

Rudy's concern for minutes is legit.
 
B-Roy said:
The more minutes Hedo takes at SF, the less minutes Roy gets at SF, the more minutes Roy gets at SG, the less minutes that Rudy gets at SG and SF.
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But he's not a guard.
 
OddEnormous said:
But he's not a guard.
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And...? Stop dwelling on position names and start looking at the situation.

Rudy may be technically "wrong", but his concerns for minutes are legit.
 
Is it possible that Rudy doesn't know what position Hedo plays? We did play Orlando twice last year, right?

And who are the 'almost 6' guards?

barfo
 
yuyuza1 said:
Roy played SF when Rudy was on the floor on quite a few occasions last season. I think the addition of Turk would eliminate Roy from that position and keep him solely at SG and PG.

Rudy's concern for minutes is legit.
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I probably love Rudy as much as anyone and take a fair bit of stick off my friends for my unnatural man crush on him all the way back to the day he decided he was coming to Portland...

But he is not a starting NBA SG (at least yet)

He's super sub that can cover 2.5 positions. Perfect 6th man to provide energy and offense if the first unit isn;t getting off.

Not to mention he is obviously a crunch time player and would be on the floor a lot late in games.

He would not start on ANY of the contending teams. I hope he realizing if he want a ton of minutes, he'll be doing it on a poor team.
 
B-Roy said:
And...? Stop dwelling on position names and start looking at the situation.

Rudy may be technically "wrong", but his concerns for minutes are legit.
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Deleted. I only ever commented on the fact that he said/thinks Hedo is a guard.

I didn't make any other declaration you Deleted.
 
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OddEnormous said:
Deleted. I only ever commented on the fact that he said/thinks Hedo is a guard.

I didn't make any other declaration Deleted.
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Someone's got an anger issue. :shitstorm:
 
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I think the minutes Roy got at the 3 could be transfered to the 1 since Hedo can handle the ball so much better then our other 3's. So while Rudy's concern is legit I think it could also be dismissed by Pritchard and/or Nate.
 
Roy
Rudy
Turk
LaMarcus
Greg

That would be my starting lineup. We don't need a true point guard with three ball handlers in there.
 
roydezlaw said:
Roy
Rudy
Turk
LaMarcus
Greg

That would be my starting lineup. We don't need a true point guard with three ball handlers in there.
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How do you plan on defending the opposing point guard?
 
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