Rudy Fernandez

[JfizzleBlazer]

What does everyone think about him as a player so far? He's been looking pretty amazing in his games at EuroBasket2007, well except for last nights 14 points on 3-10 shooting. </p>

Do you think he will eventually start on the Blazers?</p>

And what about Europeans saying Rudy Fernandez is a better player than Andrea Bargnani</p>

http://blog.oregonlive.com/blazers/2007/08...ez_i.html</p>

 

[speeds]

If he is, you guys are damn lucky, because Mago was a big part of our first Division title run last season.</p>

Looks like he has some similar weaknesses to him, too. Too thin, needs to add strength, work on his man defence, and improve his rebounding. Must be a European thing.</p>

 

[cpawfan]

I do believe Rudy is better than Bargnani, but Bargs would always be drafted first because of size.</p>

The moment Rudy comes over, he is a starter in Portland and Roy becomes a SF.</p>

 

[gambitnut]

I agree that Rudy is better than Bargnani, especially right now. Bargnani might become better, and big men are always given a preference, but IthinkRudywillbeabetterplayforatleastafewyearsafterhegetshere. I'm glad cpawfan agrees with me and it just isn't my homer instincts talking, but I also expect Rudy to push for a starting spot, which will mean that one of Rudy or Roy will playoutofposition.