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Ricky Rubio

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Do you want Ricky Rubio Back?

Yes, he is and always will be a Wolf
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No, that ship has sailed a long time ago
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#161 » by Dual » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:03 pm

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DaMplsKid wrote:
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 am ok if he starts but I would do a rotation like Portland. Either Rubio or Dlo come out at the 5-6min mark the reenters at the end of the 1st early 2nd as the other sits. They can both start but I want Ricky running our back up when Kat/Dlo is off the court.

I also think Ricky will have the least ego coming off the bench. So if that is an issue he would have no problem run as a 6th man.


That’s probably the biggest thing. Either Rubio or Russell needs to always be out there. They’ll play together some, and it doesn’t matter if Rubio starts, but Rubio will essentially have to be Russell’s backup.

Our guards rotation is awesome tbh.
If somehow the rest of positions works out well, we can make some noise, no doubt.
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#162 » by Heimdal » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:25 pm

mercgold3 wrote:
DaMplsKid wrote:
I am ok if he starts but I would do a rotation like Portland. Either Rubio or Dlo come out at the 5-6min mark the reenters at the end of the 1st early 2nd as the other sits. They can both start but I want Ricky running our back up when Kat/Dlo is off the court.


That was the rotation in Utah with Rubio.


Even moreso in Phoenix. This was the rotation (although in the bubble Cam Payne arrived and played so well that he earned minutes, which allowed them to rest at the same time for periods):

Start of the game Rubio + Booker
Min 6 Rubio out, Booker PG
Min 8 bench unit in with Booker
Min 12 Booker out, Rubio in. Rubio running with the bench
Min 16 Rubio out, Booker in at PG with the starters
Min 20 Rubio in, Rubio + Booker
Half

That's how Rubio averaged 8.8 assists and Booker 6.5
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#163 » by shrink » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:44 pm

Great Rubio videos. I watch them knowing a big pass is coming up, and still I can’t predict it half the time.

I hope this encourages MIN’s players to keep making cuts. I think Layman is going to be better than expected.

I am lower on Ayton after this - I think Rubio artificially boosts his stats.
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#164 » by RiRuHoops » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:47 pm

Can Okogie cut to the hoop like Bridges?
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Post#165 » by KGdaBom » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:48 pm

RiRuSuns wrote:Can Okogie cut to the hoop like Bridges?

I'm not sure. I bet Edwards can do it better. I love your screen name.
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#166 » by PharmD » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:48 pm

shrink wrote:Great Rubio videos. I watch them knowing a big pass is coming up, and still I can’t predict it half the time.

Yeah. It's super rare for a nice pass to go to someone unexpected but Ricky does it all the time.

I wonder if Okogie and Culver can play the Mikal Bridges role on offense. Stand in the corner, shoot if open, and if your man turns his head go baseline and Ricky will find you 100%.
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#167 » by Klomp » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:50 pm

RiRuSuns wrote:Can Okogie cut to the hoop like Bridges?

Most all of the Minnesota wings are smart cutters
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#168 » by RiRuHoops » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:52 pm

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RiRuSuns wrote:Can Okogie cut to the hoop like Bridges?

I'm not sure. I bet Edwards can do it better. I love your screen name.

you can see how Bridges does in Rubio assist video on the previous page. Anyone can do it close to that level?
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#169 » by DaMplsKid » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:52 pm

Heimdal wrote:
mercgold3 wrote:
DaMplsKid wrote:
I am ok if he starts but I would do a rotation like Portland. Either Rubio or Dlo come out at the 5-6min mark the reenters at the end of the 1st early 2nd as the other sits. They can both start but I want Ricky running our back up when Kat/Dlo is off the court.


That was the rotation in Utah with Rubio.


Even moreso in Phoenix. This was the rotation (although in the bubble Cam Payne arrived and played so well that he earned minutes, which allowed them to rest at the same time for periods):

Start of the game Rubio + Booker
Min 6 Rubio out, Booker PG
Min 8 bench unit in with Booker
Min 12 Booker out, Rubio in. Rubio running with the bench
Min 16 Rubio out, Booker in at PG with the starters
Min 20 Rubio in, Rubio + Booker
Half

That's how Rubio averaged 8.8 assists and Booker 6.5


My only thought for Ricky not starting is Beasley and Edwards both seem like SG and their rotation might work better with Beasley starting.
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#170 » by RiRuHoops » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:55 pm

Is Minnie going to pay big bucks to problem child Beasley? Just because he hit some 3s?
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#171 » by KGdaBom » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:55 pm

DaMplsKid wrote:
Heimdal wrote:
mercgold3 wrote:
That was the rotation in Utah with Rubio.


Even moreso in Phoenix. This was the rotation (although in the bubble Cam Payne arrived and played so well that he earned minutes, which allowed them to rest at the same time for periods):

Start of the game Rubio + Booker
Min 6 Rubio out, Booker PG
Min 8 bench unit in with Booker
Min 12 Booker out, Rubio in. Rubio running with the bench
Min 16 Rubio out, Booker in at PG with the starters
Min 20 Rubio in, Rubio + Booker
Half

That's how Rubio averaged 8.8 assists and Booker 6.5


My only thought for Ricky not starting is Beasley and Edwards both seem like SG and their rotation might work better with Beasley starting.

I've decided. Edwards getting the majority of his minutes at the SF. Beasley will get lots of SG minutes. He probably comes in when Rubio goes out and Russell moves to the point.
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#172 » by Heimdal » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:59 pm

^^
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have made Malik Beasley available in trade talks, via
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The New York Knicks are one of the teams interested.
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Post#173 » by KGdaBom » Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:03 pm

RiRuSuns wrote:Is Minnie going to pay big bucks to problem child Beasley? Just because he hit some 3s?

No. I would guess 8 Million max and maybe only 5 and there will be clauses.
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#174 » by urinesane » Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:04 pm

Probably wise to move on now before the legal stuff really starts restricting things the Wolves can do with him.
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#175 » by Neeva » Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:06 pm

Heimdal wrote:^^
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have made Malik Beasley available in trade talks, via
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The New York Knicks are one of the teams interested.


Knicks don’t have anything I would want except future picks.
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#176 » by DaMplsKid » Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:11 pm

Heimdal wrote:^^
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have made Malik Beasley available in trade talks, via
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The New York Knicks are one of the teams interested.


Anytime I see a rumor with a NY team involved in I take it with a grain of salt. This guy could of saw we drafted a SG and so of course they have to be willing the trade the other one.

I really liked Beasley”s game. I know he has off the court issues but damn.
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Post#177 » by UnFadeable21 » Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:16 am










Man Ricky Rubio is still elite on both his passing, running the show, and defensive IQ

TOP 3 NBA PASSER NO DOUBT
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#178 » by theGreatRC » Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:22 am

It actually made me feel so nostalgic seeing a Ricky Rubio thread on this board again....I'm happy, hope we can make the playoffs next year!!

I remember when Ricky dropped that triple double on the Jazz in his first playoff series, my jaw dropped
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#179 » by theGreatRC » Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:27 am

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Man Ricky Rubio is still elite on both his passing, running the show, and defensive IQ

TOP 3 NBA PASSER NO DOUBT


Interesting to me in that defensive highlight video is Ricky guarding the SG a lot..I'm assuming PHX made it clear he'd be taking the better matchup of the 2 guard spots and Booker takes the weaker guy...leads me to believe DLO & Ricky will be just fine in the back court, DLO and Booker are both 6'5...Ricky is 6'4 and strong...Edwards is apparently 6'6 230 even if Ricky comes off the bench, we have some big dudes at the guard spots
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Re: Ricky Rubio 

Post#180 » by King Malta » Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:34 am

Heimdal wrote:
mercgold3 wrote:
DaMplsKid wrote:
I am ok if he starts but I would do a rotation like Portland. Either Rubio or Dlo come out at the 5-6min mark the reenters at the end of the 1st early 2nd as the other sits. They can both start but I want Ricky running our back up when Kat/Dlo is off the court.


That was the rotation in Utah with Rubio.


Even moreso in Phoenix. This was the rotation (although in the bubble Cam Payne arrived and played so well that he earned minutes, which allowed them to rest at the same time for periods):

Start of the game Rubio + Booker
Min 6 Rubio out, Booker PG
Min 8 bench unit in with Booker
Min 12 Booker out, Rubio in. Rubio running with the bench
Min 16 Rubio out, Booker in at PG with the starters
Min 20 Rubio in, Rubio + Booker
Half

That's how Rubio averaged 8.8 assists and Booker 6.5


Something like this is probably what we'll see IMO.

They'll spend a bit of time on the court together, but there'll almost always be one of them out there to stabilise the offense.

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