So, supposedly Rudy's agent told Kahn that he wouldn't play in Minnesota. I can see Rubio doing the same. He's still got work to do in Barcelona after their shock defeat in the ACB playoffs. Also supposedly Kahn is really hot for Batum. Would you trade Batum as part of a package for Rubio's rights? I think I would. Rubio's still a teenager (I think) but, their upset against Caja Laboral notwithstanding, Rubio's first season as the starting PG for Barcelona was amazing. He proved he can work with a different style from DKV Juventut's run'n'gun style, and he acquired a three point shot. I really think he's the closest thing to a young Jason Kidd we've seen in a while. Yes, he's not amazingly athletic and not the best at finishing at the rim, but the same was true of Kidd (Kidd was fast but his hops were never great). And Rubio's vision is all-world. The Miami thing has everyone thinking bigger. I really don't think we have a shot at Paul or Williams. And besides, they've already established themselves for other teams. I think Rubio is gettable.
+1, but not emphatic enough Rasta, you're on a roll this week! Rubio will NEVER come here. Neither Sergio nor Rudy have good things to say about us. Chris Paul coming here is about a trillion times more likely! James' group which now represents Paul is trying to get him out of NOH.
Fuckin A and well said. No more Spainiard Prima Donna's!! Batum for CP3 sure, he's the only reasonable (yes rasta reasonable) to acquire star PG I would trade Batum for.
If CP3 can't join him (LBJ) he should beat him and that means LA (nothing to trade and why upset a potential 3-peat) or Portland.
No. Fucking. Way. Rubio hasn't proven he can even compete in the league while Batum has shown signs he can be a very good NBA player. Further, Rubio can't shoot for shit. He can't even finish at the rim. He may end up being really good, but he isn't the can't miss prospect some folks believe him to be.
Wow. A lot of Spaniard hate going on. 'Cause, after all, those Gasol brothers really suck, don't they?
Why would we want ANOTHER young, inexperienced guard that is not proven and apparently does have all the tools for one of our best prospects that is already producing NBA quality stats? Plus, comparing Rubio to the Gasol's is just dumb. Pau took some time to develop, and the Blazers roster as it is doesn't have time to wait for a teenage kid to develop at one of the most important positions on the court. Its just a dumb idea all around, not just because he is a Spaniard...
Lol.... Batum is the 2nd best player on this team and quickly rising to number 1 and the Blazers are gonna trade him for another spanish whining bitch??
Ricky Rubio isn't even Rudy Fernandez and we've seen how that's turned out. I think the real issue with Spanish players is cultural. They're simply not mentally tough enough. Before he had K*be, Gasol used to fold like a tent under pressure or when things weren't going his way. Edit: For those not familiar with Spanish culture, I probably need to explain my point. From birth, Spanish boys are coddled, spoiled and looked after by their mothers. They're not expected to cook, clean, do chores or any kind of housework. Their sisters are expected to look after them. They're raised to believe the sun rises and sets with them. This kind of upbringing leads to a certain expectation of treatment. Spaniards don't respond well to tough love.
Ditto Gah. Rasta your obsession with Rubio is getting unhealthy ... you're almost in Shamlessblazer and Iggy territory here.
"Will he or will he not" ever come to the NBA is not worth the head-ache. And definitely not worth Batum
What does not being able to score have to do with Rubio being from Spain? Lot's of other point guards from all around the world can pass but can't score and they all suck too.
Do you really think so??? I'd currently place him as our 5th or 6th best player with the potential to be 3rd or 4th best.
