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Ricky Rubio Trade Possibilities

 
Being a big Timberwolves fan, I want to see the point guard phenom in a Timberwolves jersey.  Realistically, there is a strong possibility it won’t happen, and he could be dealt to a bigger market team at Ricky Rubio’s (and his dad’s) request.  Let’s look at some trade possibilities.   1. New York Knicks Knicks have already expressed interest  in Rubio.  Coach Mike D’Antoni likes the run-and-gun offense with a point guard that can play quick and pass the ball around well, much like he had in Steve Nash in Phoenix.  D’Antoni would love to have the young point guard prodigy and he's been compared with D'Antoni's former point guard in Steve Nash.  Current Knick’s starter, Chris Duhon, is a quality backup point guard, and is not considered the point guard of the future for the Knicks.  Nate Robinson has great range as a shooter and attacks the hoop well, but does not possess the vision and ... (link)

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