nba.fanhouse.com - 6/19/2009
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by Matt Moore Since Brandon Jennings made headlines by asserting that Spanish point guard prospect Ricky Rubio is "all hype," already skeptical draftniks have taken a closer look at La Pistola's chances in the lig. FanHouse's Matt Moore and Tom Ziller sit on diametrically opposite ends of the ...
freedarko.blogspot.com - 6/18/2009
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We may never be capable of answering with
"FreeDarko" means, but explaining the basis of the FD...
Mock Draft is a lot simpler. Like the real thing, it involves a sometimes delicate balance between best available and best fit—or in this case, most FD ...
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sports.yahoo.com - 6/19/2009
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The Memphis Grizzlies are trying to talk tough,
saying they’re unafraid to draft Ricky Rubio with the...
No. 2 pick in the NBA draft, but no one believes them. Nevertheless, Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace finds himself in a tough spot. He has a ...
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Grizzlies hold key to 2009 draft - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
blog.mlive.com - 6/19/2009
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Friday Bolts - Father’s Day Weekend Edition
Daily Thunder.com —
... And they do the same with Ricky Rubio: “To be honest, of all point guards rumored for the lottery, Rubio has the biggest, most public oeuvre. The ACB, early-round Euroleague competition, youth international competition, and of course the Olympics — I dare say Rubio has been on TV as much as the “proven” Evans over the last three years. And it’s interesting to me that (Brandon Jennings aside) players, coaches and scouts never have anything bad to say about Rubio’s game — it’s all remarkably glowing. But we as fans pick ...
And For My Next Trick, I Will Beg The Memphis Grizzlies Not To Completely Destroy What Little Is Left Of Their Franchise
Hardwood Paroxysm —
Sweet Jesus, thank you Lord, the Finals are over and we can get back to what we really love about the league. Meaningless transactions which will undoubtedly not result in a championship but make us froth at the mouth with potential. Ye-haw.
Let’s talk Rubio.
In a series of debates over at FH, Ziller and I are discussing the picks and the relevant info. Our first two centered on Rubio and Thabeet who are, of course, the top candidates for the Grizzlies. I’ve been wanting to expound on this further, since Rubio and Thabeet are perfect examples ...
Reading is Great! 2009 NBA Draft Edition
Empty the Bench —
... canceled his workout for Memphis.
- Ball Don’t Lie - Our man Skeets teams up with SB Nation on one of the better mocks.
- Hoops Addict - Your first chance to see this year’s draft picks in action is in Vegas.
- Celtics Blog - Boston is eyeing Dahntay Jones, formerly of the Denver Nuggets.
- Sportspolymath - Two second-round sleepers not to sleep on.
- NBA FanHouse - Everybody has an opinion about Ricky Rubio.
- Strait ...
In which I find my new favorite basketball player
Tremendous Upside Potential —
... "What are your thoughts on the Kings?" A: "They are a good team. They are growing. They have a very good player, young player." Yes, good player! One of them. Kevin Martin. And that's it. Rubio's answer to the next question is just perfect. Q: "How do you feel your game will translate to the NBA?" A: "I love to run. I love to make assists to my teammates, and to make everybody happy." Layoff, critics! Ricky Rubio just wants to make everybody happy! So what if he can't shoot? Is that ...
James Harden is a Smooth Operator
Intentional Foul —
... news, one would think Russell “You Trippin’” Westbrook is all kinds of happy knowing he won’t have Ricky Rubio — Entitled, much? — peering over his shoulder. I, for one, see Westbrook’s point. I, too, would rather have the proven Harden as a running mate instead of the flavor of the month Rubio, who, while having all kinds of passing potential, looks like he could be a liability because of his shooting prowess.
Or a lack thereof.
A post from the Intentional Foul Sports Blog, sponsored by ...
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Wallace Says If We Want Rubio, We'll Take Him
3shadesofblue.com 6/18/2009 — " If we want (Rubio), we're going to take him," Wallace said Wednesday. "We wouldn't have taken a 10-hour flight to Spain if we didn't have interest in him." Ron Tillery, Commercial Appeal Wow. If the Grizzlies want Rubio they'll take him. What a gutsy statement. I know that there are no ...
TIMBERWOLVES: The Latest On Rubio
nba.com 6/27/2009 — David Kahn on Ricky Rubio Ricky Rubio Thursday Teleconference Patience is a virtue. The Ricky Rubio situation will take time due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding his buyout with DKV Joventut. "It's been a very hard period for he and ...
Brandon Jennings: ‘I’m better than Ricky Rubio.’
scoresreport.com 6/12/2009 — Brandon Jennings isn’t shy. When being interviewed by the Sacramento Bee after a workout with the Kings, Jennings had some sharp words for Ricky Rubio. [Transcript from The Sporting Blog .]
Jennings: Well, put it like this: If he was in a workout with me, Jonny Flynn, Jrue Holiday, Ty ...
Anybody seen Ricky Rubio at El Meson?
blogs2.startribune.com 6/29/2009 — To address the little birdie and Charley Walters’ “report” that Ricky Rubio was in town — or due in town — yesterday to meet with David Kahn…
Honestly, I don’t know.
I’ve worked to confirm it, which ...
Thoughts on Ricky Rubio
forumblueandgold.com 7/1/2009 —
A couple years ago I got to meet and hang out with Xavier, FB&G’s defacto European corrispondent, and at the time he said I needed to see more of this 16 year old named Ricky Rubio. Now, Rubio and his future plans are the talk of the NBA, ...
Ricky Puts Off the NBA for Two Years
slamonline.com 7/2/2009 — by Ryne Nelson
So you want to watch Ricky Rubio play next season? Go buy a EuroleagueTV pass. Matter of fact, if there’s a two-year special, make good on the savings today.
If it wasn’t clear once the Wolves took Jonny Flynn with ...
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Bleacher Report - NBA 6/17/2009
The NBA Draft, especially for those teams who didn't make the playoffs, is a re-birth. A chance to start a new, welcome a new member to your team and hopefully add a piece to the puzzle that is the NBA Championship.
The draft has grown to be so big ...
Seven for Five —
Wizards Insider 6/19/2009
The Washington Wizards will have another workout on Monday, but they have concluded workouts with the players they are considering for the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft on Thursday. Coach Flip Saunders told season ticket holders this week that the team ...
