What's stopping Rudy Gay from becoming a superstar?

[gyu]

Ever since his 2nd season (07-08) I thought he would eventually become an elite player but it has yet to happen.

He has all the physical tools: he's tall with excellent length, wet jumper (and also gets up high on his jumpers so he can pretty much shoot over anyone), and very athletic with an extremely quick first step

He's always hovered around 20ppg and actually only broke 20 ppg just once so far.

Grizzlies fans, fill me in!

[DuMa]

shot selection
defense

[tomtucker]

his name

[senelcoolidge]

Being Rudy Gay is stopping him from becoming a superstar.

[chips93]

not a grizzlies fan, but he seems to settle for jumpers too much, and doesnt really have much ball handling ability, or playmaking ability, so he cant get to the rim enough, or create for others, and he isnt a good enough shooter to make up for it (like kd is)

[LAClipsFan33]

He's not aggressive enough offensively

[RRR3]

He's kind of a poor man's Melo from what I've seen. Very talented, but stops the ball too much. He's not the best ballhandler either, as Chips said. Part of it I think is that he's essentially the third option on his team, and even though he might often be the leading scorer for Memphis, it's because he'll break a play off and ISO himself, even though the offense goes through Z-Bo and Marc Gasol. He could probably score more on a different team, especially a bad team. IDK it seems like he should be better than he is when I watch him
He also shoots too many jumpers instead of driving

[Kiddlovesnets]

He has just reached his maximum potential, not a superstar material to begin with.

[Umad101]

Cuz he's gay

[Mr. NBA]

This year Rudy has been takihg excellent shots. Previously, he settles for jumpers. Now he gets into 15 ft and hits almost every time. He hasn't been hitting his shots this year but his sjot selection has been good. Also he has improved his playmaking skills and is decent enough to run point every now and than. He is also not checking out of games like he use to and his effort level is much more consistent. The last thing, Rudy admitted to playing for individual accolades until now. I seen it in an interview during Memphis media day. Rudy use to whine and check out, that's why he hasn't lived up to his potential. The shoulder injury also stunted his progression when he was having his best all around year.

[SyRyanYang]

Because he doesn't want it that bad. Simply as that.
For most human beings, being multi-millionaire, playing the sports he loves is living the dream. Obviously Rudy has all the tools to be a super-star, but to actually be one, he's got to work his ass off. It's not like he's Lebron or Shaq.
But what's the payoff? A tad richer? I don't think a couple dozes of million dollar will make THAT much a difference for a already-multi-millionaire. Fame? it's not for everyone.
There simply aren't enough incentives.
Ask yourself what would you do if you were him. Hell we settle for much worse situations: 8/5, 50K a year, wife, kids. What's stopping your from getting a better life? We all settle for mediocrity, mediocrity is the elephant in the house, that's what we all are.

[SpecialQue]

Low jersey sales.

[Nash]

His last name, dude sold the least jersey of all players in the NBA.

[TheMarkMadsen]

A consistent jumpshot.

If he made defenders respect the J he would be a 24ppg scorer.

He can't consistently knock down the mid range shot.

[TheBigVeto]

Small market.
And his last name.