Ricky Rubio

Dual · Post #121 » by **Dual** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:28 pm

We are going to make the playoffs, barring injuries of course.
Is going to be fun!

Jedzz · Post #122 » by **Jedzz** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 6:00 pm

younggunsmn wrote:We do keep Johnson's large salary slot open by taking on Rubio's 2 year deal, but shame on us if we trade him away yet again.

Rosas could end himself in one move now.

minimus · Post #123 » by **minimus** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 6:10 pm

Other than Booker in PHO, Rubio helped Donovan Mitchell a lot in UTA. Hope it will happen with Edwards in MIN.

F Saunders · Post #124 » by **F Saunders** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 6:12 pm

Klomp wrote:

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Maybe it's something, maybe it's nothing, but you'd think the level and support, experience, and ability to relate that Ricky & Ryan can bring to KAT (just losing his mother) and Edwards (having gone through the loss of his mother + grandmother) will be invaluable for KAT & Ant. With Edwards the big concern is his effort, and maybe developing a similar sort of bond like this, and to watch the effort those two put in, could drive him (and the team) to play hard for one another.

DaMplsKid · Post #125 » by **DaMplsKid** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 6:50 pm

minimus wrote:Other than Booker in PHO, Rubio helped Donovan Mitchell a lot in UTA. Hope it will happen with Edwards in MIN.

I think this is the biggest reason I love bring Ricky back. He will help Edwards and Culver so much on the court. When guys get easy buckets their attitude and self esteem shows. These two need someone to help them more then anyone of the roster and Rubio is that prefect Lego piece.

Mattya · Post #126 » by **Mattya** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 6:55 pm

DaMplsKid wrote:
minimus wrote:Other than Booker in PHO, Rubio helped Donovan Mitchell a lot in UTA. Hope it will happen with Edwards in MIN.

I think this is the biggest reason I love bring Ricky back. He will help Edwards and Culver so much on the court. When guys get easy buckets their attitude and self esteem shows. These two need someone to help them more then anyone of the roster and Rubio is that prefect Lego piece.

It’s his entire fit. We never had shooter around Rubio like he got in Utah and Phoenix. DLo, Beasley, Juancho, KAT, Layman all should thrive off of Rubio finding them open. I’m also excited for what he can do with Edwards, Culver and most for me is maybe Okogie.

urinesane · Post #127 » by **urinesane** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:08 pm

minimus wrote:
urinesane wrote:
minimus wrote:I love Rubio, but this train left long ago

Yes...but what if the track... is a circle?

Oh, yeah! urinesane, I know you wanted Wiseman, but will stay here for Rubio?

Yes, I actually view the situation now with Edwards a lot differently knowing Rubio will be on the floor helping run things.

shrink · Post #128 » by **shrink** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:52 pm

On Dane Moore’s podcast, Kevin Tighe of CanisHoopus made a good point that I hadn’t thought of before:

Could you ask for a better mentor for Antman than Rubio?

1. Makes the game easier for him
2. Knows what it’s like to be a star at a young age
3. Also knows the heartbreak of losing a parent (as does KAT and Ryan)
4. He can be the team-first adult in the room, and still respect other people’s need for personal stats.

He also pointed out that KAT can use some Rubio mentorship too. He has credibility too, helping Donovan Mitchell (for Edwards) and Booker (star buddy of KAT). Teams and players do better when Rubio is out there.

urinesane · Post #129 » by **urinesane** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:00 pm

shrink wrote:On Dane Moore’s podcast, Kevin Tighe of CanisHoopus made a good point that I hadn’t thought of before:

Could you ask for a better mentor for Antman than Rubio?

1. Makes the game easier for him
2. Knows what it’s like to be a star at a young age
3. Also knows the heartbreak of losing a parent (as does KAT and Ryan)
4. He can be the team-first adult in the room, and still respect other people’s need for personal stats.

He also pointed out that KAT can use some Rubio mentorship too. He has credibility too, helping Donovan Mitchell (for Edwards) and Booker (star buddy of KAT). Teams and players do better when Rubio is out there.

I really hope they are able to have fans there for Ricky's first game back, that place will be electric.

urinesane · Post #130 » by **urinesane** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:11 pm

Watch on YouTube

He's still got it and has more crafty ways to get points than earlier in his career. I'm excited for the 2nd Rubio run in Minnesota.

Great for him and the fan base, ALSO a much better roster to work with. The best roster he had here (Adelman years) was built counter to his strengths and he still helped the team win.

life_saver · Post #131 » by **life_saver** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:11 pm

Was there any other player involved in this trade?

urinesane · Post #132 » by **urinesane** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:21 pm

Flashback to his awesome rookie year...

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urinesane · Post #133 » by **urinesane** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:31 pm

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Heimdal · Post #134 » by **Heimdal** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:06 pm

I'm shocked at how many fans think Rubio is going to be a backup. Really? Do you envision Saunders not starting Rubio? IMO he, Russell and Towns are guaranteed starters. 2 forward spots up for grabs.

urinesane · Post #135 » by **urinesane** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:13 pm

Heimdal wrote:I'm shocked at how many fans think Rubio is going to be a backup. Really? Do you envision Saunders not starting Rubio? IMO he, Russell and Towns are guaranteed starters. 2 forward spots up for grabs.

Yeah, I can't imagine he will be a backup, he's a starter and would be wise to have on the floor with DLo and KAT.

Rubio can play off the ball better than his previous run in MN and I think having two creators like him and DLo will be a positive (not something that will clash).

KGdaBom · Post #136 » by **KGdaBom** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:16 pm

shrink wrote:
DaMplsKid wrote:You could ask for a better guy to run the second unit we have. Edwards will learn so much from him and get so many easy buckets.

This is a really good point. I had only thought about how Rubio compliments DLo, but the truth is, he is one of the NBA’s best complimentary players, regardless of who you pair him with, and the numbers bear that out. He’ll play defense for DLo and Beasley, and his passing will make the game easier for Edwards. We took the least-skilled of the top three prospects, and Rubio could help him maximize those jaw-dropping physical skills faster.

I watch what Edwards does on the court and I find him to be very skilled.

urinesane · Post #137 » by **urinesane** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:18 pm

Remember how Rubio made Athony Randolph, Derrick Williams, and Wesley Johnson look like legit solid NBA players at times?

Now just think of what he can do with legit established guys like KAT/DLo and the high potential of someone like Edwards (who unlike DWill isn't just an overrated dunker).

More capable shooters around him than anytime in his career and he's worked to get his 3pt shot up from pretty horrible numbers to league average (which is all he needed to take his game to the next level).

He's also coming in having won his last 8 games!

Post #138 » by **Worm Guts** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:28 pm

Heimdal wrote:I'm shocked at how many fans think Rubio is going to be a backup. Really? Do you envision Saunders not starting Rubio? IMO he, Russell and Towns are guaranteed starters. 2 forward spots up for grabs.

I’m shocked that it seems shocking to you. My thought DLo is the starting PG, that’s what we brought him in to be.
I think Rubio is past the point in his career where it’s a meaningful designation. Maybe he will end up starting, I just don’t see why he would have to.

urinesane · Post #139 » by **urinesane** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:34 pm

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Baseline81 · Post #140 » by **Baseline81** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:40 pm

Heimdal wrote:I'm shocked at how many fans think Rubio is going to be a backup. Really? Do you envision Saunders not starting Rubio? IMO he, Russell and Towns are guaranteed starters. 2 forward spots up for grabs.

If you listen to this clip, Krawczynski, who broke the Rubio deal last night, says due diligence was done to see if he's ready to be that supporting character. Rubio is apparently comfortable coming off the bench if he has to.

https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c0babc1

Do you want Ricky Rubio Back?