Published 6/29/2009
by Brandon Boyd
at Bleacher Report - NBA
Ricky Rubio has made a name for himself in the past few weeks.
Not only through his play, which has been compared to stars like Pete Maravich and Jason Kidd, but also through his off-court problems.
One more was added after the NBA Draft.
Rubio claimed he would play in the NBA for free if he had to. Who knows if he meant it?
It doesn't matter.
Rubio just claimed he wanted to be in the NBA.
Here's his test.
Let's pretend for a moment that each NBA team represents a supermodel courting Rubio for a date.
Behind Door One, New York. New York is Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady's wife. Attractive, marketable, and well-known.
Behind Door Two, Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City is Brooklyn Decker, Andy Roddick's wife, an upcoming model with lots of potential and a future brighter than the sun.
Behind Door Three, Minnesota. Minnesota, it turns out, is not a supermodel at all. Behind Door Three is an average looking girl, who isn't as appealing as the other two.
The problem? There's a ...
(link)
Tags:
Related Content
Setting the Record Straight on Rubio
twolvesblog.com 6/29/2009 — I just wanted to take a moment and respond to a recent comment that was made on Hardwood Paroxysm regarding my take on the Ricky Rubio situation. Basically, what I said was completely taken out of context and the way it was relayed made myself and this site look ridiculous. I'm not upset with ...
Ricky Rubio Stateside?
mysportsrumors.com 6/29/2009 — Even before the NBA Draft began there were numerous question marks around Spainish phenom Ricky Rubio . The questions were mainly what team would he be willing to play for. One of the teams many had doubts about were the Minnesota Timberwolves and we’re finding out really quick his ...
Wolves Updates 6/29 Part 3
twolvesblog.com 6/29/2009 — From Don Seeholzer/Pioneer Press:
Taylor said he hasn't been involved in any conversations with Rubio, who was chosen by the Wolves with the No. 5 selection in last week's NBA draft and reportedly was set to fly to Minneapolis on Saturday with his father to meet with team president of ...
Wolves willing to wait for solution on Rubio
msn.foxsports.com 6/30/2009 — Four days after Ricky Rubio was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, it appears that the teenage Spanish sensation has become the most wanted man in the NBA.
The Timberwolves - What Could Have Been
dimemag.com 6/29/2009 — I’m confused. I’m going to write this rumor off as not true, but I’ll break it down anyway. Our boys over at RealGM.com have the following story on their homepage right now:
“The Knicks offered the Timberwolves the eighth pick ...
Timberwolves waiting on Rubio —
NBA.com: News 6/29/2009
While NBA executives across the league try to pry Spanish sensation Ricky Rubio away from the Timberwolves, team president David Kahn is in no hurry to deal.
Wolves waiting on sought-after Rubio (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 6/29/2009
Four days after Ricky Rubio was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, it appears that the teenage Spanish sensation has become the most wanted man in the NBA. Executives across the league are flooding Timberwolves president David Kahn's office ...