Rudy Fernandez on Ricky Rubio

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  1. VanillaGorilla

    VanillaGorilla Well-Known Member

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    I dont know if people saw this quote already but I just saw it.

    Rudy on Rubio: "He's a very good player, but I don't know if he is prepared to play in the NBA," said Fernandez. "I think he's a good player, but this is a big jump for him."

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  3. rocketeer

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    i doubt anyone really expects rubio to come in and contribute a lot right away.
     
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    I'm SO glad this wasn't a link to photos, lol...
     
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    When people call him a cross between Magic Johnson and Pistol Pete, then I imagine people do think he will contribute right away.

    Of course, those people are very, very deluded.
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Tell that to Rastapopulous.
     
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    And who said I expect him to contribute right away? Just because he's really good and will one day be great doesn't mean he's not currently 19.

    Of course, he certainly "contributed right away" for the Spanish Olympic team, where he clearly outplayed Calderon. But he won't be consistent, and besides, Nate would probably play him very few minutes even if he WAS Magic Johnson crossed with Pistol Pete.

    (He's actually a better defender than either. But that's not saying much.)
     
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    Has anyone else been shocked that Rubio was born merely a couple months before 1991 arrived?

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    What Rudy will explain: FOR GOD'S SAKE, STEER CLEAR OF MEMPHIS AND OKLAHOMA CITY!

    What Rudy means: "DON'T DRAFT HIM MEMPHIS AND OKLAHOMA CITY!"
     
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    Now, now....he isn't a latin american baseball prospect! :lol:
     
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    I'll be surprised if Rubio lives up to the hype. I think Rudy is spot on. Guys come up with Rubio's skill set frequently. The great ones are the ones that develop consistent and varied offense to go with the passing and quickness, otherwise they're very mediocre.
     
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    Rubio should sabotage himself so he will fall to Portland.
     
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    Rubio, a mere shadow of Sergio in both talent and experience, would never play significant minutes here under Nate McMillan.

    Rudy, who has played extensively with both, obviously rates Sergio much higher.
     
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    *edited*
     
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    hahaha I actually lol'd at that
     
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    That's actually pretty crazy. Makes me feel old despite being a few years away from 30.
     
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    I don't think there's any evidence that any of this is at all accurate.

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    Since when has that slowed him down before?
     
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    I did too. :)
     
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    KP told Rudy to say these things. So we can trade up to get him. Pritchslapped! :devilwink: :lol:
     
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