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Post by martinez on May 14, 2010 15:07:11 GMT -5
I can hope  |
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Post by martinez on May 14, 2010 15:07:19 GMT -5
415 Hassan Whiteside C 21 7'0'' 235 B- D+ D+ A- C+ B Trey Thompkins PF 6'9" 245 2 1 B C- C- C+ C+ A 269 Wesley Johnson SF 23 6'7'' 210 B- B- C- B C+ A 178 Dajuan Wagner SG 27 6'5'' 218 B- A- A A- C- B 549 Russell Westbrook PG 22 6'3'' 190 B C B A- C B Ricky Rubio PG 21 6'4 185 B C+ A C+ C A Harrison Barnes SG 6'8" 210 19 B- B- C- B- C A |
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Post by Brophdog88 on May 14, 2010 15:14:34 GMT -5
Play should tease you with hints as to Rubio's ratings
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Post by martinez on May 14, 2010 15:16:27 GMT -5
I think the ratings I gave him are pretty reasonable... maybe even a bit to low. |
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Post by Brophdog88 on May 14, 2010 15:20:26 GMT -5
meh you overrated him...obviously.....A handles is too high for a Rookie...and those ratings are better than Walls...
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Post by martinez on May 14, 2010 15:30:32 GMT -5
meh you overrated him...obviously.....A handles is too high for a Rookie...and those ratings are better than Walls... LMAO but he's not a rookie as he'd "be gaining experience in Europe".... come on now guys go up here when they "stay another year" and of course they should be better than Walls... he's got "more experience" and Rubio is one of the best ball handlers ever. |
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Post by martinez on May 14, 2010 15:30:35 GMT -5
yes I said, ever
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Post by martinez on May 14, 2010 15:33:23 GMT -5
and how is
Ricky Rubio PG 21 6'4 185 B C+ A C+ C A
that much better than?
John Wall PG 20 6'4'' 195 B B- B+ B- C- A
because it's not....
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Post by martinez on May 14, 2010 15:35:36 GMT -5
The No. 5 pick in last year’s draft was unable or unwilling to arrange a NBA buyout with DKV Joventut last summer, and therefore elected to move to FC Barcelona so he could continue to mature physically and come to the NBA as a more finished product. Only 19-years-old, his rights are still held by the Minnesota Timberwolves. If Rubio decides to sign with them before the 2011-2012 season--as is expected, barring a lockout--he could make GM David Kahn look very smart for being patient while the Timberwolves continue to rebuild.
Rubio’s per-game statistics are not all that impressive when viewed from the vantage point of a NBA fan—he plays just 20 minutes per game and has always been more of a distributor than a scorer—but there is little doubt that he’s improved substantially as the starting point guard of arguably the best team in European basketball.
Many would argue that he garnered far better experience playing for championships in the Euroleague and ACB this season than he would have losing 50+ games on a non-competitive team in the NBA.
This Euroleague Final Four likely represents the biggest challenge of Rubio’s young career thus far, and it will be fascinating to see how he fares on this stage. Kahn and Rubio’s NBA agent, Dan Fegan, will be watching him closely--as will every other NBA team in attendance, and his many fans around the globe.
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Post by martinez on May 14, 2010 15:38:56 GMT -5
Ricky Rubio was one of the hottest topics of NBA discussion and debate last summer, then pretty much fell off the radar once he decided he’d rather stay in Spain for a couple of years than play for the Timberwolves right away.
Don’t think they’ve forgotten about Rubio in Minnesota, though, especially when fans and front-office had to watch fellow ‘09 draftees Stephen Curry, Brandon Jennings and Darren Collison — all point guards picked after the Wolves took Rubio — go on to make this year’s All-Rookie First Team.
So what has Rubio been up to? Playing for international juggernaut FC Barcelona, the 19-year-old has put more muscle onto his frame and improved his shooting stroke. Rubio averaged 6.7 points per game and copped the Euroleague “Rising Star” award during the season, and over the weekend helped his team win the league championship. Barcelona knocked off Greek’s Olympiakos in the finals.
“To be in the Final Four of the Euroleague, this is where I want to be,” Rubio was quoted in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. “I’ve worked hard to make it to this goal. And this shows me that I chose the best option. I am so happy on this team. These players help me improve every day and so do the assistant coaches and other staff.”
Popular opinion is that the Wolves, who have a solid young PG in Jonny Flynn, are looking to trade Rubio, perhaps to move up or get more picks in the 2010 Draft. It doesn’t seem anybody in Minnesota really expects last summer’s sensation will ever play for their team, but even if Rubio’s rights wind up in New York or another big market like his people wanted in the first place, he won’t be coming to the NBA until 2011-12.
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Post by martinez on May 14, 2010 15:40:06 GMT -5
LeBron, Rubio, Bosh?
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Post by Brophdog88 on May 14, 2010 16:16:55 GMT -5
Rudy Fernandez was considered good too....
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Post by tmaczdaddy on May 14, 2010 16:19:57 GMT -5
Rubio is all hype.
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Post by Brophdog88 on May 14, 2010 16:22:30 GMT -5
Rudy Fernandez was considered good too.... point being, Rubio is still a big what if, his stats are very iffy....B inside is stupid if you look at his complete lack of points per game, he struggled in the midrange game....and Wall entering the League was a B C+ B- B- C- B C+ A C+ C is better |
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Post by Brophdog88 on May 14, 2010 16:24:01 GMT -5
also Rubio has a bit of a turnover problem, he is good uptempo but in halfcourt he is not nearly as good....Kidd entered the league with A- handles, Nash with B+ no way he should enter with better than them
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