Then, there are the 25 games Gay did not play in due to a heel injury. So it did not appear poor for the amount of time he received on the court. However, Gay shot an efficient 47.1 percent from the field (50.6 Effective Field Goal Percentage) and averaged a cool 11.1 points per game, good enough for second on the Spurs. That led to a reinvention of his style, with a spot on the bench and a limitation on his minutes (a career-low 21.6 minutes per game). He suffered a ruptured Achilles in January 2017, which led to the “prove-it” deal with the Spurs last summer. Gay might consider his injury history when making a decision. Will this cash be enough to keep Gay in the Alamo City? Let’s take a look at the situation and if the Spurs will bring him back: Injury history If so, it could be as a sixth man, pending Kawhi Leonard returns to the team and stays healthy next season.
Gay can hit free agency, but there’s also the chance he stays and makes $8.8 million. With the 2017-18 season completed, it leaves a decision for the 12-year pro this offseason. When Rudy Gay signed a contract with the San Antonio Spurs in 2017, he agreed to two years but with the second season as a player option. After one season with the San Antonio Spurs, Rudy Gay has the chance to hit free agency.
