In a bittersweet turn of events, Rudy Fernández, the beloved Real Madrid player, achieved a remarkable milestone on what could be described as his worst day in the Euroleague. During the intense match against AS Monaco, Rudy reached an incredible 3,000 points in the European competition, solidifying his place among the basketball greats.
With just over five minutes remaining before the halftime break, Rudy effortlessly sunk a three-pointer, securing the single point he needed to enter the elite club of Euroleague scorers. Despite the disappointing loss for Real Madrid, the fans erupted in applause to honor Rudy's remarkable achievement.
Notably, Rudy had been absent from Real Madrid's previous Euroleague matchups. However, in a strategic move by coach Chus Mateo, Rudy was included in the lineup for the final stretch against AS Monaco, the perfect opportunity to etch his name into basketball history.
With his latest feat, Rudy currently stands in the 17th position in the all-time scoring rankings, a testament to his extraordinary career spanning both Joventut and Real Madrid. Surpassing active players such as Aleksei Shved and Vasilije Micic, Rudy has amassed an impressive total of 3,010 points in the Euroleague.
Looking forward, Rudy's sights are now set on surpassing his retired former teammate, Felipe Reyes, who sits just ahead with 3,029 points. As he continues to dominate the court, Rudy's records demonstrate his versatility, comprising 378 two-pointers, 586 three-pointers, and 496 made free throws over the course of 339 games played.
The tenacious athlete shows no signs of slowing down, as he aims to achieve even more milestones. Rudy sets his sights on notching 500 made free throws, requiring just four more to accomplish that feat. Additionally, he is determined to reach 1,000 rebounds, a goal that calls for grabbing an additional 30 boards.
Intriguingly, Rudy also engages in a friendly competition with his teammate Sergio Rodríguez for the third and fourth spots in three-point conversions, with Rodríguez currently holding the lead at 594 to Rudy's 586. Meanwhile, Rudy endeavors to increase his steals count, already sitting comfortably in the top three with an impressive total of 360.
Rudy Fernández's unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements make him a true force to be reckoned with on the basketball court. As he continues to etch his name in the annals of the Euroleague, fans worldwide eagerly anticipate witnessing Rudy's relentless pursuit of greatness.