OT: Rubio watch

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  1. BrianFromWA

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    but in reality, I'm ripping you and Kahn b/c half of the members of this board knew he couldn't offer Nic a contract this summer when he bluffed, when the Wolves fans said it was something we weren't smart enough to understand.
     
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    no, hes been doing fine without love
     
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    yes, ricky rubio the "super sub" :lol:
     
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    fine = negative WS?
    fine = less than a 2/1 assist/turnover ratio?
    fine = 22% shooting?

    years of ineptitude have really lowered your expectations, next youll be bragging about being below .500 :lol:
     
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    "we're not as far below .500 as the Wizards are. Do you hate John Wall, too?"
     
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    now the wizards... THEY have been ravaged by injuries
     
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    Rubio is a good player and an asset on any team. He is young, has shown he can play at the NBA level and have an immediate impact.

    But there is no way it is a lock that Rubio will be an elite NBA PG. The biggest hurdle is he can't shoot or finish. He does one thing really well, assists. But excelling at one aspect of the game (maybe leadership another aspect?) isn't going to cut it in this league.

    Also his durability is at issue, IMO. He is not Rudy, but his body type reminds me of Rudy. If Rubio ever learns to take it to the basket (which you have to as PG), he is going to get pounded night in and night out. (should of bulked up during rehab).

    I'm actually pulling for the guy, but I don't see Minny as some kind of rival or team to hate.
     
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    going 19-2 against them will breed this sort of apathy
     
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    But...but...but...

    Rubio is younger than Lillard (by three months)!
     
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    Sad but true. Utah feels much more like a rivalry to me. Almost feel bad for Minny, until they come here and spew their stuff about a team that never has been and probably never will be (outside a surprise year here and there). Obviously they need a new GM, but they also need a new owner.
     
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    On their part.

    On our part, they're doormats.
     
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    Utah should seem like a rival. Remember the Malone/BGrant wars in the playoffs? Heck, even back to the early '90s the Blazers and Jazz had some great games and some great playoff series.

    Minnesota is an afterthought in the NBA. I do feel a little bad because my mom's half of the family lives in Minnesota, I spent a month of each summer there, and have aunts, uncles, and many cousins living in the Mpls/St. Paul area.

    I am still a big Twins fan, though. Kirby/Herbie/Bruno 4 life!
     
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    in 20 mpg after coming off major knee surgery
    :smiley-klap1:
     
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    Shit's weak.
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Maybe Rubio shouldn't be playing until he's healthier then?
     
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    Total random moment here. We're coming up on 20 years since JR Rider was drafted.
     
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    Which means that we're, what, 18 years since his mom stomped on the court and told him to GTFO?
     
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    :tsktsk:
     
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    What's with the Dikembe finger wag? I'm serious. Rubio looks like he should probably rehab for another month or two before going back into games ... or at the least he looks like he's another month or two away from being effective.
     
    Nikolokolus, Jan 12, 2013
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