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Sacramento Kings: Why Rudy Gay Made The U.S. Squad

By Adam McGee

April 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Kings 102-69. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Kings 102-69. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 5, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Rudy Gay (8) reacts after scoring against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Rudy Gay (8) reacts after scoring against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

Team USA selections are always going to cause discussion and disagreement. Every fanbase wants to feel their team, and their players, are getting the recognition and kudos they deserve, and as a result, many people tend to take USA Basketball snubs very seriously.

Rudy Gay was not necessarily the next best available player for selection, but he is a player who will fit in seamlessly with the team’s philosophies. The big winner in all of this is the Sacramento Kings franchise and fans though.

They haven’t had much to cheer about in recent years, but the prospect of Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins potentially leading America to glory must be something they can get behind.

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