All of the recent smoke regarding Rondo to Memphis makes no sense to me unless Ainge is enamored with Rubio and believes that he is a 'special' cornerstone player. That is the only justification I can think of for getting rid of a young improving top 5 point guard on a team that is a championship contender. Rubio seems like the only prospect in this draft (excluding Griffin) who has that kind of potential. He also seems like an Ainge type of player in that he is extremely bright and has elite court vision and passing skills. Don't forget, Ainge was responsible for drafting Steve Nash when with Phoenix whom Rubio is often compared with.
Lets follow the trail of rumors...
1. Boston supposedly offered Kendrick Perkins to Memphis for the number 2 pick in the draft...Wallace wants Rondo and Boston says no
2. Minnesota inquires into what it would take to get #2 and is told they need to acquire another lottery pick. They do so and Ainge offers up Rondo before the deal is consumated with Minny.
The deal may be a larger combination of the two Rumors with the principles being Rondo for the the #2. If this is indeed the case then Rubio must be one hell of a player....I guess we will find out tomorrow
