Rubio to stay in Spain?

[dave]

Well he should have just been a FA then. No point in entering the draft if he has a small select group of teams he wants to go.

He doesn't have that choice. He's forced to enter the draft.
He simply can't peddle his services to the highest bidder.

 

[Esjay]

I do think it's a little selfish but I can't say I wouldn't do the same thing. He's just being smart and trying to get into the kind of situation he wants. No one else really has that option, but I can't really blame him for taking advantage of it.

 

[Rudi]

He doesn't have that choice. He's forced to enter the draft.
He simply can't peddle his services to the highest bidder.

Thats more than less what he's doing now. Hes gunna hold out and play in Spain until a team he actually wants to play for trades for him.

 

[MVP1991]

He shouldn't be allowed to do something like this. If you enter the draft your making a commitment to that league no matter the team your drafted by, the NBA needs to add a rule to avoid shit like this happening.

 

[Herm]

I agree. He is the first player ever drafted that was born in the 1900's.

Who is he my great great great Spanish Grandfather

im sure this has already been pointed out but i worked 15 hours yesterday and im not reading though 9 pages so BAM

 

[Deviant]

Maybe it's better that he stays the fuck over there. Don't come to NBA. Fuck Ricky Rubio.

 

[NAHSTE]

So many stupid people in this thread. No idea what they're talking about.

this.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Well Kahn came out today and said he is willing to wait for Rubio's contract in Spain to expire so we'll see if Rubio is bluffing or not.

Khan is a fucking moron. This guy was on NBA TV last nite and just hearing him get interviewed for 15 mins was enough to show me why he was dumb enough to do all this. He even said he thinks Rubio should start over Flynn right now.

 

[celtsxpatsxsox]

I dont really think Minnesota's GM is angry at all with this situation. The interview/phone call they had on ESPN it almost sounded like he was all for Rubio playing 2 more years in Spain then coming to Minnesota. So imo this is just blown out of proportion.

 

[LC AAU]

1. Keep Rubio's rights for two years
2. Let him play in Spain
3. Continue to suck and get 2 lottery picks and/or make moves to contend
4. 2 years from now let Rubio come back better and more mature then he was and only 20 years old and rape the shit out of people

/thread

 

[Archer]

Khan is a fucking moron. This guy was on NBA TV last nite and just hearing him get interviewed for 15 mins was enough to show me why he was dumb enough to do all this. He even said he thinks Rubio should start over Flynn right now.

Hes an even bigger idiot for thinking Rubio and Flynn could start on the same court

Id love to know which one is playing SG

 

[NAHSTE]

I dont really think Minnesota's GM is angry at all with this situation. The interview/phone call they had on ESPN it almost sounded like he was all for Rubio playing 2 more years in Spain then coming to Minnesota. So imo this is just blown out of proportion.

Thank you. This happens all the time. From Fran Vazquez, to Thiago Splitter, to David Andersen, to whoever the fuck else you want to throw in there, guys get drafted and don't come over right away all the fucking time.

Once it came out that Rubio would have to essentially play for free, or even pay to play, sending each paycheck to his old team for the next 2 years, many people began speculating that he might not automatically come over.

It was already expected he wouldn't play for Memphis, so him not wanting to play for another of the NBAs most moribund and hopeless franchises does not surprise me in the least.

 

[Archer]

yeah if it happened. and Rubio ended up staying in Spain. Timberwolves would be really annoyed and it would be unfair to them. I mean yeah, you would have preferences to who you would like to play for. But surely playing in the NBA is good enough, atleast give Timberwolves a go.

But i guess in the end its up to Rubio

In all fairness the TWolves knew this had a chance of happening . Probably the reason why they drafted so many Point Guards too , everybody knew Rubio`s position coming into the draft .

Not like this is new to anybody

He would be paying to play in the NBA at first almost . Its going to take him more to buy out his contract than hes earning in wages (if im not mistaken) . Barring endorsments hes going to be effectivly paying to play

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Thank you. This happens all the time. From Fran Vazquez, to Thiago Splitter, to David Andersen, to whoever the fuck else you want to throw in there, guys get drafted and don't come over right away all the fucking time.

Once it came out that Rubio would have to essentially play for free, or even pay to play, sending each paycheck to his old team for the next 2 years, many people began speculating that he might not automatically come over.

It was already expected he wouldn't play for Memphis, so him not wanting to play for another of the NBAs most moribund and hopeless franchises does not surprise me in the least.

To be fair, none of Vasquez, or Splitter, or Anderson went as high as Rubio.. and Fran had been saying all along he has no plans to come to USA but Magic drafted him despite that. I mean.. we already know late first rounders/2nd rounders from overseas are more than likely staying overseas.. a little different from the Rubio sito IMO.

Another difference with Rubio was him coming out and talking about his willingness to play for free and how it'd just be an honour to play in the NBA.. then you turn around and say you want to stay in Spain bcus you didnt end up on one of the teams you were hoping. Thats the whole part of the draft.. you never know for sure where you're going.

Id like to make it clear also that I dont think Rubio is dumb. He is using his leverage to his advantage. But it doesnt change to me that I think hes a spoiled bitch, which is really what I was arguing through the whole thread.

 

[NAHSTE]

To be fair, none of Vasquez, or Splitter, or Anderson went as high as Rubio.. and Fran had been saying all along he has no plans to come to USA but Magic drafted him despite that. I mean.. we already know late first rounders/2nd rounders from overseas are more than likely staying overseas.. a little different from the Rubio sito IMO.

True, which makes this more high profile certainly, but why should Rubio be penalized for being better, or being in a weaker draft class making him higher coveted? Should he be robbed of the same luxury to stay at home simply because the Wolves picked him that high?

Another difference with Rubio was him coming out and talking about his willingness to play for free and how it'd just be an honour to play in the NBA.. then you turn around and say you want to stay in Spain bcus you didnt end up on one of the teams you were hoping. Thats the whole part of the draft.. you never know for sure where you're going.

Classic case of saying the right thing at the time. He does look like a bitch for the 180, but everyone knows that he really meant it'd be an honor to play in New York.

Id like to make it clear also that I dont think Rubio is dumb. He is using his leverage to his advantage. But it doesnt change to me that I think hes a spoiled bitch, which is really what I was arguing through the whole thread.

Seriously though, you are 18, you've never lived in this country, and you will have to send every paycheck you receive back to your old team. Wouldn't you opt to stay home, with your friends, family and bitches, over freezing your ass off by yourself in Minnesota and play for half empty arenas?

It sounded like a good idea for him at the time, then he realized he had to move to Minnesota, and changed his mind. Sounds like something any 18 year old kid with options would do.

Few things are more fickle than the whims of a teenager.

 

[SuperNova854]

I dont think Rubio will be wanted back in Spain, especially since he sued his old team for millions about a month ago

 

[Bear Pand]

Does Rubio's mom not realize it gets cold in NYC?

 

[mgoblue2290]

Does Rubio's mom not realize it gets cold in NYC?

The endorsement money will keep her warm.

 

[BigBiss]

Do not Question Pistol Rubio, what ever choice he makes will be the right one.

 

[IamMedellin]

1st offf he's more like the next Jason Williams than pistol Pete...

Pistol avg 44 pts a game @ LSU...Rubio barely had double digits in the spanish league...

He'll be in NYC but he better learn to play some D if he wants to stay in the NBA...NBA Pgs are gonna eat him alive