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NBA Trade Rumors: Teams That Should Target Rudy Gay

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 11, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) smiles while sitting on the bench in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Sacramento Kings won 105-101. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) smiles while sitting on the bench in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Sacramento Kings won 105-101. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens watches against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens watches against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics shouldn’t give up Jae Crowder. Rudy Gay may be a superior talent, but Crowder’s defensive tenacity, offensive versatility, and overall toughness is a major part of Boston’s identity as a team.

Having established that, Gay would be an excellent addition to a Celtics team that lacks a reliable scoring threat along the wings.

Boston falls short of No. 1 due to the fact that Crowder is already one of the better two-way players at small forward. Furthermore, landing Gay may not be enough to become a championship contender, even with Al Horford on the team.

True as that all may be, the Celtics would have a genuine trio of All-Star level players in Gay (borderline), Horford (four times), and Isaiah Thomas (once).

Furthermore, a perimeter of Thomas, Gay, and Avery Bradley would rank amongst the best in the Eastern Conference. Overall, the roster would give Boston a legitimate opportunity to win 50-plus games and compete for the Conference Finals.

The familiarity between Gay and Thomas only adds to the appeal of a potential Gay-to-Boston trade.

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