Jonny Flynn Feeling Minnesota
Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician —
... Minny simply drafted him so they could trade him to Denver for a future draft pick. Good day sir. The Wolves also drafted Florida's Nick Calathes in the second-round but traded him as well.
So let's assume the trade doesn't happen. Now two of the point guards who were considered team leaders for different NBA squads will now be fighting for PT on the same court. This isn't the situation that Ricky Rubio, or Jonny Flynn, signed up for.
Check this out from True Hoop, in a post that says it all:
The ...
Rubio?
TWolves Blog - Minnesota Timberwolves News and Articles —
... From TrueHoop: Minnesota's Unrequited Love for Ricky Rubio
Whether Kahn intends to keep Rubio or trade him, it's a good strategy to say he's in Minnesota to stay. Were Kahn to say that he drafted ...
Will Ricky Rubio Join the Wolves’ Point Guard Army?
SLAM Online —
... and the Timberwolves confusingly took both Rubio and Jonny Flynn (who’s even shorter) in back-to-back picks. Everyone assumed they would trade one of them — which obviously didn’t happen — before it dawned on us all: The Timberwolves drafted two point guards! Brilliant.
Rubio, judging by his reaction after the pick (and more tellingly, his father’s interview with Spanish newspaper Marca), may not be long for Minny. From True Hoop:
“Are you excited to go to ...
NBA Draft Results And Reactions
FanIQ Blog —
... Does Rubio even want to stay in Minnesota? He has dropped a few hints here and there that he doesn't, so that definitely makes the trade rumors even more intriguing. ...
Friday Morning Dump
Ballin' is a Habit —
Sorry for the late start today, internet issues. - RIP Michael Jackson. - Rumors are flying that Ricky Rubio doesn't want to stay in Minnesota, and this article from Spanish newspaper Marca is the reason why. - John Wall got a qualifying test score. - Chase Budinger was a big-time recruit coming out of high school, and considered a possible lottery pick this year. He fell to the second round. TrueHoop explains why. - Steve Nash to the Knicks? Or ...
Could Ricky Rubio be traded to the Rockets??
The Dream Shake —
I am wholly speculating here, but with the Minnesota Timberwolves trying to become the Detroit Lions of the NBA last night (three draft picks... three point guards), and with Ricky Rubio now claiming that he might stay in Spain for another 1-2 years and that he does not like cold weather...
...could this be the perfect opportunity for Daryl Morey to pounce?!?
I know there were early rumors that Morey tried to trade with Memphis to get the 2nd pick overall. And the only logical reason would be so the Rockets could acquire the Spanish Chris ...
Friday Bolts - Reaction Edition
Daily Thunder.com —
... Ricky Rubio, not psyched about Minny: “But the 18-year-old Spaniard was not playing that game. “Are you excited to go to Minnesota?” he was asked. It was a fair question. It’s a team with quality big men, and a mandate for change. What more could a young point guard want? “I’m excited,” he responded, “to come to the NBA.” He said his mother hated cold weather. He was asked about whether being picked by the T-Wolves might inspire him to stay in Europe. He said: “I don’t know yet. I have to think about that … ...
Rubio Will Skip Introductory Press Conference
BallerBlogger.com —
... Kahn can attempt to spin this anyway he likes, but it’s clear from Rubio’s post-draft comments that he’s less than thrilled at the prospect of playing for the Timberwolves. ...
Trying to make sense of the Timberwolves’ first two picks
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog —
... I just don’t think a Rubio/Flynn backcourt will work. Both players are ball-dominant and neither guy shoots the ball very well. Rubio isn’t strong enough to cover most opposing shooting guards and Flynn isn’t tall enough to cover big guards on the block. Throw in the fact that Rubio doesn’t sound too thrilled about the prospect of playing in Minnesota, and Kahn might have one big mess on his hands. ...
