Video - Ricky Rubio move vs Lithuania

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YouTube of the Day: Ricky Rubio freezes Lithuania
Published 26 days ago by J.E. Skeets at Ball Don't Lie
For those of you still not familiar with the basketball action on the other side of the pond, Ricky Rubio is a 17-year-old Spanish point guard who plays for Joventut Badalona in the ACB and Euroleague. He's considered by some to be the best non-NBA player in the world (sorry, Josh), and is already drawing comparisons to Pistol Pete and Magic Johnson. Exhibit G: So, is Rubio the NBA's future or just Jason Williams 2.0? It's probably still too early to tell, but to have pulled this move off against an elite international team like Lithuania — at ...

Hey Ricky, you're so fine
Published 26 days ago by Loren (noreply@blogger.com) at Pure Point
By way of Skeets comes this video of Spain PG, 17-year-old Ricky Rubio getting flashy against international powerhuse, Lithuania. Enjoy: I've had a lovefest for Ricky for a while now, ever since he put up 2 triple doubles and a quadruple double during the U16 European Championship, including this ridiculous line in the final: 51 points, 24 rebounds, 12 assists, 7 steals. Half of that probably would have qualified for a Whoa Boy. [edit] I also love how even on his national team jersey, he only writes his first name. ...

Ricky freezes Lithuania
Published 26 days ago by Christophe at Ball in Europe
I am not a big fan of posts with just one phrase. But this clip from yesterday’s preparation game for the Olympics between Spain and Lithuania is worth to go for such a short message. By the way, who is Saras?

Ricky Rubio is Filthy
Published 26 days ago by Dime Magazine at NBA Rumors - Trades - Free Agents - Basketball Olympics - Dime Magazine
We’ve been hyping up the arrival of Spain’s Ricky Rubio for a long time now, and the world will soon get to see him up close. Today, our friend J.E. Skeets over on Ball Don’t Lie posted this recent video of Rubio going Pistol Pete and Team Lithuania: Source: Ball Don’t Lie

2008 Olympic Basketball Preview: US of A
Published 12 days ago by atthehive at At The Hive: Front Page Posts
Finally, it's the conclusion of the 12 part Olympics preview series. Make sure to check out the preceding 11, alternately posted here and at Green Bandwagon: China, Greece, Russia, Argentina, Australia, Iran, Lithuania, Angola, Croatia, Germany, and Spain. Today, it's Team USA's turn to take center stage. I decided to deviate from the normal preview format a little bit since 99% of you know the roster pretty well. Instead of offering player bios, I'll break down the individual international matchup I'd like to see most for each Team USA player. Some of ...

2008 Olympic Preview: USA, The Redeem Team
Published 11 days ago by Toddy at Mavs Moneyball: Front Page Posts
This is the 12th in a series of team previews for the 2008 Olympics done by the SBNation sites Green Bandwagon and At the Hive. Already profiled: Greece, China, Russia, Argentina, Australia, Iran, Lithuania, Angola, Croatia,.Germany, and Spain.   Today, it's Team USA's turn to take center stage. I decided to deviate from the normal preview format a little bit ...

Meet Ricky Rubio: Spanish National Basketball Team Point Guard Drawing Comparisons to Pistol Pete Maravich
Published 6 days ago at FanIQ Blog
After an easier than expected victory over Greece, Team USA can look forward to it's toughest test of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Like the United States, the Spanish National Basketball team currently sits at 3-0, thanks in large part to their very talented back court. Lakers star Pau Gasol holds down the front court, but Spain has a plethora of guards at their disposal. Jose Calderon of the Toronto Raptors leads the way, and has played very well during these games. In addition, Juan Carlos Navarro - formerly of the Grizzlies and now FC Barcelona - and Rudy Fernandez of the Trail ...