Ricky Rubio sucks

[jgozalb]

But hey, I guess a high school AAU game or even better yet an American FIBA youth tournament is the same as the NBA. Jordan was dominant in the NBA, which of course is the same thing as the fact at age 16 some random guy in the US was "no better than him".

Hope you are not comparing Olympics, Eurolegue, Spanish National league to HS games.
I think he has already proven more than any guy playing NCAA or HS

[KWSN-Men]

But hey, I guess a high school AAU game or even better yet an American FIBA youth tournament is the same as the NBA. Jordan was dominant in the NBA, which of course is the same thing as the fact at age 16 some random guy in the US was "no better than him".

Hope you are not comparing Olympics, Eurolegue, Spanish National league to HS games.
I think he has already proven more than any guy playing NCAA or HS

I will end this discussion now. IMO Rubio at age 18 = NOT "dominant" in the ACB league. I have to say no more and have to explain no more about it.

[magee]

^I understand what you mean. Dominant has been thrown around as a slang term when it comes to really good basketball players making their presence known. Anytime a bench player in the NBA comes in and produces in a short amount of time, let's say Chris Andersen from the Denver Nuggets, he is "dominant" according to the commentators. While watching, yes, there are aspects of the game he is dominating, but overall, he is not dominant.

With Rubio, he's a very active point guard. His handle has improved throughout the season, he is energetic on defense, sets his teammates up with smart passes, even if they are flashy, and is starting to shows signs of life in regards to his jump shot. But he is not dominant because he plays within the system and isn't always the best player on each possession.

Right now, the only two players in the NBA who are "dominant" are LeBron James and Dwayne Wade. Those two control more aspects on both sides of the floor than anyone has so far. When it comes to International basketball, from what I've seen, it is more team oriented in regards to players standing out. With Rubio, he may make a few great plays on several straight possessions, but he is not always the best player on each possession. As a point guard, I believe he will eventually get to a great level and become an all-around point guard on a championship team. And he will eventually be close to becoming a dominant player.

[concrete]

and I'll put this on record. If you send some of Americans best highschool players to the Spanish league they will run circles around those players. The stuff Rubio is doing now is "street balling" is straight from NYC, so it's funny how he's compared to Pete Maravich who also was "inspired" by watching inner city kids play. I love how they say "oh he's doing moves at 17 year old that no one is doing" then I go look at highschool games and I see the same thing.

what will be a good barometer is how well Brandon Jennings plays overseas...if he destroys the competition then that will be proof

I can't wait till Rubio completely obliterates this Jennings kid when they play each other, yeah, I put that on record, too...

Hi Hater

BJ just dropped 55 points

[Rasho Brezec]

On Rubio?

[brassviews]

and I'll put this on record. If you send some of Americans best highschool players to the Spanish league they will run circles around those players. The stuff Rubio is doing now is "street balling" is straight from NYC, so it's funny how he's compared to Pete Maravich who also was "inspired" by watching inner city kids play. I love how they say "oh he's doing moves at 17 year old that no one is doing" then I go look at highschool games and I see the same thing.

what will be a good barometer is how well Brandon Jennings plays overseas...if he destroys the competition then that will be proof

I can't wait till Rubio completely obliterates this Jennings kid when they play each other, yeah, I put that on record, too...

Hi Hater

BJ just dropped 55 points

Hi Hater

Brandon Jennings didn't destroy the competition in Europe.

[Toxicity]

Brandon Jennings simply sucked big balls last year... simple as that.

But it seems now he's a better player...

[LookingAround]

Ricky abusing Caja Laboral.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h8FbFW3BAA

[LookingAround]

Highlights of Ricky against Real Madrid:
http://acbtv.acb.com/video/2362

[Batu7]

Nice. What's his stat line in the game? Also, did he improve his 3pt shot, or was it just a lucky day for him?

[sisibilio]

Nice. What's his stat line in the game? Also, did he improve his 3pt shot, or was it just a lucky day for him?

Boxscore.
He already shot 40%+ from 3 last season, he's not Ray Allen nor Rajon Rondo, something in the middle.
His release is quicker than some time ago but still has room for improvement.
You can watch the replay of this game, among others here. http://acb360.orange.es
Tomorrow at 20:45 CET (2:45 pm ET) the next game of Barça live.

[sisibilio]

3/4 from 3 again tonight. He definitely has changed a bit his release, and seems to be working.

[Chaomino]

Today 2/2 from downtown.

8 points, 8 asists, 3 rebounds, 5 steals.

Today was AWESOME

[JustMagic]

I wish every player on my team will suck as much as Rubio.

The kid is amazing!!

[Foye]

Brandon Jennings simply sucked big balls last year... simple as that.

But it seems now he's a better player...

Not so much.

Rubio will be better than Jennings.

[Ricard]

[concrete]

meanwhile Jennings lead his team in the playoffs and is a potentially borderline NBA allstar in his 2nd year.

Please Rubio come over to the NBA so we can expose you like the rest of the spanish guards

[jolbin]

Lol..
Ricky led even better team - Barcelona to the Euroleague title.. And yea.. Jennings is the one that was exposed in Euroleague AND in the NBA..

[koko]

[brassviews]

meanwhile Jennings lead his team in the playoffs and is a potentially borderline NBA allstar in his 2nd year.

Please Rubio come over to the NBA so we can expose you like the rest of the spanish guards

Jennings couldn't do anything in Italy, let alone the Euroleague.

You fail.