Get Over Yourself, Ricky Rubio

At this point, it’s difficult to hear an update on the Ricky Rubio saga without being appalled. “Rubio could stay in Spain for 2010.”  “Rubio skips Minnesota press conference.”  “Rubio talking with multiple NBA teams.”   After being drafted Thursday by the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Spanish point guard decided he really does not want to be a Minnesota Timberwolf.  Some say that he will demand a trade, possibly to the New York Knicks.  Others speculate that he will simply stay in Spain for the year, and retain his contract with DKV Joventut.   This dilemma has effectively cast a negative light on the concept of drafting international players. What general manager wouldn’t be ambivalent after a top-five pick from Spain said “No, thanks” to his drafting team, and got away with it?    It actually takes away from the magnitude of draft day in general.  Teams now have to accept that by ... (link)