Hollins is often asked by national media about his core players, and Rudy Gay’s development continues to be a big topic. Gay, who is entering his seventh NBA season, is having arguably his best training camp.

Before the Griz took on the Houston Rockets, Hollins sounded as if he’s bracing for a breakout campaign from his 6-8 starting small forward.

“He’s having an outstanding camp,” Hollins said. “If he continues to play like this he’s going to have one of those years where everybody says ‘Wow. This is what I thought he could be.’ ”

Hollins and teammates continue to be impressed by Gay’s improved playmaking though point guard Mike Conley is right with Gay in terms of consistency throughout camp.

via Ronald Tillery of the Commercial Appeal