Krawczynski: Timberwolves in talks to trade #17 for Ricky Rubio, #25, and #28

King Malta · Post #21 » by **King Malta** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:18 am

At least Rubio commands a close out nowadays, he's certainly not a good 3 point shooter but you can't just leave him open on the perimeter anymore.

But yes, another forward who can hit the 3 is a requirement

KGdaBom · Post #22 » by **KGdaBom** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:18 am

winforlose wrote:This is the dumbest thing we could ever do. Rubio is a 17 million dollar backup PG who happens to lack a shot from any range. Only the wolves could do something this stupid and try to sell it with a smile.

Ricky has shot much better. This year 36% from 3 and 86% from FT. Nothing wrong with his shooting at all anymore.

Dual · Post #23 » by **Dual** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:21 am

KGdaBom wrote:
winforlose wrote:This is the dumbest thing we could ever do. Rubio is a 17 million dollar backup PG who happens to lack a shot from any range. Only the wolves could do something this stupid and try to sell it with a smile.

Ricky has shot much better. This year 36% from 3 and 86% from FT. Nothing wrong with his shooting at all anymore.

And 41% in catch and shoot 3s.

Neeva · Post #24 » by **Neeva** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:22 am

Lets hope he doesnt become Bricky on a wolves unform
Again.

D1SGRUNTL3D · Post #25 » by **D1SGRUNTL3D** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:23 am

Ricky is a certified wolf man. He’ll be ok

LibertyPrime · Post #26 » by **LibertyPrime** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:27 am

Norseman79 wrote:
LibertyPrime wrote:I understand the folks who are saying we need forwards and shooting.....but we also need passing, defense, and leadership, and Ricky brings all those things to the team.

We have two guys making max deals that should be providing leadership. That's a weak ass argument.

I like KAT and D'Lo as much as anyone, but there's a difference between team stars and team leaders. KAT in particular is too laid back to be the skipper. Whereas Ricky can be - hell, already has been - captain of the team.

Norseman79 wrote:Passing? Sure. Defense? Ok. Why not pick that in someone at 17 who has potential to be even more? Ricky better be coming here as the backup guard, not starting PG.

I don't think in this draft you're going to find anyone who'll make that kind of impact at 17 or below. If there is, I'd like to know who it is.

PharmD · Post #27 » by **PharmD** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:29 am

Neeva wrote:Lets hope he doesnt become Bricky on a wolves unform
Again.

After 3 years of Jeff Teague, Ricky can shoot 0% and i won't be mad

jpatrick · Post #28 » by **jpatrick** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:31 am

With JJ going out in the OKC trade. We have no salary to trade for a forward like Gordon, etc. I mean we could roll with Okogie, Culver, Vanderbilt, and Hernangomez, but that seems like a horrible plan.

theGreatRC · Post #29 » by **theGreatRC** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:33 am

Ricky statistically made the Suns better when he was on the court..

He was a positive on the court for us too, anyone denying that is in denial..

Glad we have him back. Made the draft better for me, I like a Ricky/DLO back court

King Malta · Post #30 » by **King Malta** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:35 am

PharmD wrote:
Neeva wrote:Lets hope he doesnt become Bricky on a wolves unform
Again.

After 3 years of Jeff Teague, Ricky can shoot 0% and i won't be mad

Aint that the truth, I'm scarred.

Merc_Porto · Post #31 » by **Merc_Porto** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:36 am

Woj made it "official"

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D1SGRUNTL3D · Post #32 » by **D1SGRUNTL3D** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:38 am

Welcome back Ricky, my friend

winforlose · Post #33 » by **winforlose** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:38 am

theGreatRC wrote:Ricky statistically made the Suns better when he was on the court..

He was a positive on the court for us too, anyone denying that is in denial..

Glad we have him back. Made the draft better for me, I like a Ricky/DLO back court

Ricky was a great presence on the court, for our opponents. They backed off him and doubled KAT. They also collapsed the driving lanes so Wiggins was essentially neutralized. JFT sucked after the first year, but in the first year he was a major step up from Ricky. We finally got a solid shooting PG so of course we are going to move him to SG and get a floor general with a questionable shot. SMH, WTF, FML, I could go on.

Dual · Post #34 » by **Dual** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:39 am

We back!!!! Arooooooooo!
Happy to be here again guys.

D1SGRUNTL3D · Post #35 » by **D1SGRUNTL3D** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:40 am

winforlose wrote:
theGreatRC wrote:Ricky statistically made the Suns better when he was on the court..

He was a positive on the court for us too, anyone denying that is in denial..

Glad we have him back. Made the draft better for me, I like a Ricky/DLO back court

Ricky was a great presence on the court, for our opponents. They backed off him and doubled KAT. They also collapsed the driving lanes so Wiggins was essentially neutralized. JFT sucked after the first year, but in the first year he was a major step up from Ricky. We finally got a solid shooting PG so of course we are going to move him to SG and get a floor general with a questionable shot. SMH, WTF, FML, I could go on.

It’s him or 5’2 Jordan McLaughlin

theGreatRC · Post #36 » by **theGreatRC** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:42 am

D1SGRUNTL3D wrote:
winforlose wrote:
theGreatRC wrote:Ricky statistically made the Suns better when he was on the court..

He was a positive on the court for us too, anyone denying that is in denial..

Glad we have him back. Made the draft better for me, I like a Ricky/DLO back court

Ricky was a great presence on the court, for our opponents. They backed off him and doubled KAT. They also collapsed the driving lanes so Wiggins was essentially neutralized. JFT sucked after the first year, but in the first year he was a major step up from Ricky. We finally got a solid shooting PG so of course we are going to move him to SG and get a floor general with a questionable shot. SMH, WTF, FML, I could go on.

It’s him or 5’2 Jordan McLaughlin

JMac grew into a decent backup for us too...lol

I just never saw Ricky as the problem for our struggles, he shot his best % from 3 last year as well

MitchInMinny · Post #37 » by **MitchInMinny** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:45 am

I wonder if we can move 25 and 28 for a late teens pick and get a big.

UnFadeable21 · Post #38 » by **UnFadeable21** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:48 am

Ricky is a leader and makes everyone better

Glad to have him back. Now he has a chance to break The record for the franchise assist leader

winforlose · Post #39 » by **winforlose** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:51 am

UnFadeable21 wrote:Ricky is a leader and makes everyone better

Glad to have him back. Now he has a chance to break The record for the franchise assist leader

He doesn’t make KAT better. He makes KAT get doubled and makes it that much harder to get to the rim. The only way this works out is if Ricky can force them to guard him. He couldn’t before and I seriously doubt he can this time.

Baseline81 · Post #40 » by **Baseline81** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:51 am

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