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Do you want Ricky Rubio Back?

Yes, he is and always will be a Wolf
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69%
No, that ship has sailed long ago
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31%
 
Total votes: 51

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UnFadeable21
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Ricky Rubio

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You gotta feel for this guy.

He goes to Utah and they replace him with Mike Conley Jr and actually get worse.

He goes to Phoenix and they replace him with a Hall of Famer in CP3.

Maybe the best choice is to bring Ricky Rubio home.

Trade 17 and James Johnson to OKC for Rubio.

Trade 1 to Hornets for 3, 32, and Miles Bridges. Draft Onyeka at 3.

Rubio
DLo
Bridges
Onyeka
KAT
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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UnFadeable21 wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:29 pm

You gotta feel for this guy.

He goes to Utah and they replace him with Mike Conley Jr and actually get worse.

He goes to Phoenix and they replace him with a Hall of Famer in CP3.

Maybe the best choice is to bring Ricky Rubio home.

Trade 17 and James Johnson to OKC for Rubio.

Trade 1 to Hornets for 3, 32, and Miles Bridges. Draft Onyeka at 3.

Rubio
DLo
Bridges
Onyeka
KAT
Love how you think we add 17 and not them adding a pick.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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Poor Ricky and his 10's of millions of dollars.
UnFadeable21 wrote: Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:55 pm Edwards Negatives:

Low IQ
Low Motor
Bad Shot Selection
Bad defense

Who does this remind you of?
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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Poor poor Ricky. Yes, bring him home. If he accepts a role as a backup PG, he will make the team shine.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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While I wouldn't mind bringing Rubio back, his role here would be odd at best. I don't think he's starting at SG, unless you think Dlo wants to play offball more to free Ricky to run point? I think he's a 6th man here....massive upgrade from Jmac, but 17 plus an expiring seems high for him considering his need/role here. I would trade JJ+33rd for him....as I think we can get a good project piece at 17, ala, Precious. I would take the Charlotte deal if really offered and I too would Okongwu.

Dlo/Ricky
Beasley/Culver
Bridges/Oke
Okongwu/Precious/Naz
KAT/Naz

Stellar lineup IMO, potent offensively, and we finally have a defensive presence down low to protect the rim.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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digitalwolf wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:45 pm While I wouldn't mind bringing Rubio back, his role here would be odd at best. I don't think he's starting at SG, unless you think Dlo wants to play offball more to free Ricky to run point? I think he's a 6th man here....massive upgrade from Jmac, but 17 plus an expiring seems high for him considering his need/role here. I would trade JJ+33rd for him....as I think we can get a good project piece at 17, ala, Precious. I would take the Charlotte deal if really offered and I too would Okongwu.

Dlo/Ricky
Beasley/Culver
Bridges/Oke
Okongwu/Precious/Naz
KAT/Naz

Stellar lineup IMO, potent offensively, and we finally have a defensive presence down low to protect the rim.
Naw, let Ricky run the offense and DLo the main scorer just like they did in Phoenix.

Rubio ran offense and had 8.8 assist a game while Booker scores 25 pts a game and still averaged 6 assist.

The we can draft your boy Onyeka Okongwu
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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LordNu wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:44 pm Poor poor Ricky. Yes, bring him home. If he accepts a role as a backup PG, he will make the team shine.
He's owed 35 million over the next two seasons. I'd rather use that money on a potential starter than a backup point guard.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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LordNu wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:44 pm Poor poor Ricky. Yes, bring him home. If he accepts a role as a backup PG, he will make the team shine.
To qualify this, I wouldn't give up the 17th pick.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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Hoop Dreams wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:48 pm
LordNu wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:44 pm Poor poor Ricky. Yes, bring him home. If he accepts a role as a backup PG, he will make the team shine.
He's owes 35 million over the next two seasons. I'd rather use that money on a potential starter than a backup point guard.
I am still assuming we get Booker.

CP3 trade would piss me off if I was in his shoes. They aren't looking to the future where they can actually contend.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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Thrillkill wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:36 pm
UnFadeable21 wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:29 pm

You gotta feel for this guy.

He goes to Utah and they replace him with Mike Conley Jr and actually get worse.

He goes to Phoenix and they replace him with a Hall of Famer in CP3.

Maybe the best choice is to bring Ricky Rubio home.

Trade 17 and James Johnson to OKC for Rubio.

Trade 1 to Hornets for 3, 32, and Miles Bridges. Draft Onyeka at 3.

Rubio
DLo
Bridges
Onyeka
KAT
Love how you think we add 17 and not them adding a pick.
What about Johnson and 33 for Ricky Rubio

We keep the 17.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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LordNu wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:49 pm
Hoop Dreams wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:48 pm
LordNu wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:44 pm Poor poor Ricky. Yes, bring him home. If he accepts a role as a backup PG, he will make the team shine.
He's owes 35 million over the next two seasons. I'd rather use that money on a potential starter than a backup point guard.
I am still assuming we get Booker.

CP3 trade would piss me off if I was in his shoes. They aren't looking to the future where they can actually contend.
Rumor was that OKC gave him a lot of say in where he was traded to.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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No thanks.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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Hoop Dreams wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:52 pm
LordNu wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:49 pm
Hoop Dreams wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:48 pm

He's owes 35 million over the next two seasons. I'd rather use that money on a potential starter than a backup point guard.
I am still assuming we get Booker.

CP3 trade would piss me off if I was in his shoes. They aren't looking to the future where they can actually contend.
Rumor was that OKC gave him a lot of say in where he was traded to.
This is why Sam Presti is the best in the business. When he signs players to long-term deals, they always know they can go to him and request a trade and he will get them to a contender or a destination of their liking. He did it with Paul George, Russell Westbrook, and now Chris Paul. This is the difference between Houston and Russell Westbrook right now looking completely unprofessional and almost cancerous.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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My god do you clowns want to be remain irrelevant? Bring back Ricky, trade for Aaron Gordon...i’d rather have the team move to Seattle as they’ll continue to remain irrelevant foreseeable future with these guys on the roster
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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UnFadeable21 wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:50 pm
Thrillkill wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:36 pm
UnFadeable21 wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:29 pm

You gotta feel for this guy.

He goes to Utah and they replace him with Mike Conley Jr and actually get worse.

He goes to Phoenix and they replace him with a Hall of Famer in CP3.

Maybe the best choice is to bring Ricky Rubio home.

Trade 17 and James Johnson to OKC for Rubio.

Trade 1 to Hornets for 3, 32, and Miles Bridges. Draft Onyeka at 3.

Rubio
DLo
Bridges
Onyeka
KAT
Love how you think we add 17 and not them adding a pick.
What about Johnson and 33 for Ricky Rubio

We keep the 17.
Nope. JMac is better and JJ's expiring has too much value. Well. to a team without a piece of shit owner. Plus come on. We all love Rubio and how he plays hard and smart and wants to win. You know, same reason everyone hated Buckets? Towns would cry him out the door in a month. Then make us trade him for a couple of NBA whores and cash to buy a boat he can hang out on during practice.

Blow, blow, blow the man down. And by the man I mean Towns blowing Booker. The whore is a beard and everyone knows it.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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UnFadeable21 wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:50 pm
Thrillkill wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:36 pm
UnFadeable21 wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:29 pm

You gotta feel for this guy.

He goes to Utah and they replace him with Mike Conley Jr and actually get worse.

He goes to Phoenix and they replace him with a Hall of Famer in CP3.

Maybe the best choice is to bring Ricky Rubio home.

Trade 17 and James Johnson to OKC for Rubio.

Trade 1 to Hornets for 3, 32, and Miles Bridges. Draft Onyeka at 3.

Rubio
DLo
Bridges
Onyeka
KAT
Love how you think we add 17 and not them adding a pick.
What about Johnson and 33 for Ricky Rubio

We keep the 17.
Johnson's expiring is enough for Rubio. He has two more years at almost $35 million total. Not sure I'd want him back, but he shot better than Russell from deep last season. Smart player that busts it on the floor at 30. Hard to believe Ricky Rubio is 30.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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Hoop Dreams wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:52 pm
LordNu wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:49 pm
Hoop Dreams wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:48 pm

He's owes 35 million over the next two seasons. I'd rather use that money on a potential starter than a backup point guard.
I am still assuming we get Booker.

CP3 trade would piss me off if I was in his shoes. They aren't looking to the future where they can actually contend.
Rumor was that OKC gave him a lot of say in where he was traded to.
So Paul got a say, but Booker didn't have anything?
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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Can I ask why people want to bring back a PG making big $ who can’t shoot, can’t finish at the rim and needs ball in hand (kind of problem with D-Lo needing the ball)...I get the nostalgia of little Rocky but come on people. Under your logic Twins should re-sign Nick Punto to lifetime contract as he gave us all warm fuzzies
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Where is the vote for Yes, but in a couple of years when we are contending.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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Sid Hartman wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:15 pm Can I ask why people want to bring back a PG making big $ who can’t shoot, can’t finish at the rim and needs ball in hand (kind of problem with D-Lo needing the ball)...I get the nostalgia of little Rocky but come on people. Under your logic Twins should re-sign Nick Punto to lifetime contract as he gave us all warm fuzzies
For the smiles.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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Trade 33 and Johnson to OKC for Ricky Rubio

Trade 1 to Hornets for 3, 32, and 2022 unprotected first
Draft Onyeka Okongwu at 3

Trade 17 and Culver for 6. Draft Isaac Okoru at 6

Rubio
DLo
Okuro
Okongwu
KAT
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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UnFadeable21 wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:18 pm Trade 33 and Johnson to OKC for Ricky Rubio

Trade 1 to Hornets for 3, 32, and 2022 unprotected first
Draft Onyeka Okongwu at 3

Trade 17 and Culver for 6. Draft Isaac Okoru at 6

Rubio
DLo
Okuro
Okongwu
KAT
Talk about the worst shooting lineup in the NBA, 3 guys who have zero chance of hitting a jumper, might as well double KAT and D-Lo and let the other 3 try and beat you

And you thought Culver and Okogie tossed up bricks...paint the rims after each game
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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I hate to be a prick all the time but I basically made this thread less than a week ago.
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T_J wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:41 pm I hate to be a prick all the time but I basically made this thread less than a week ago.
Be thankful no one remembers as it was a dumb thread before and this one is even dumber...there is absolutely zero logic to bring him back when D-Lo is your PG. You either draft or get a veterans min guy not a guy making 16.5M a year
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T_J wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:41 pm I hate to be a prick all the time but I basically made this thread less than a week ago.
What a prick! :pissed:
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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LOL @ Rubio & Dlo starting together.
Let's get Tropical
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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Make Timberwolves Rubio Great Again
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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Sid Hartman wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:15 pm Can I ask why people want to bring back a PG making big $ who can’t shoot, can’t finish at the rim and needs ball in hand (kind of problem with D-Lo needing the ball)...I get the nostalgia of little Rocky but come on people. Under your logic Twins should re-sign Nick Punto to lifetime contract as he gave us all warm fuzzies
Rubio's got similar shooting percentage numbers last season, compared to DLo...
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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LordNu wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:49 pm
Hoop Dreams wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:48 pm
LordNu wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:44 pm Poor poor Ricky. Yes, bring him home. If he accepts a role as a backup PG, he will make the team shine.
He's owes 35 million over the next two seasons. I'd rather use that money on a potential starter than a backup point guard.
I am still assuming we get Booker.

CP3 trade would piss me off if I was in his shoes. They aren't looking to the future where they can actually contend.
Ummm, you think the Suns made the deal to acquire Chris Paul and THEN ARE GOING TO TRADE BOOKER????????

There is no way anyone should want Ricky Rubio on the Wolves.

I tell you one thing, as much as Rubio was an exciting player and to start his NBA he was really playing well, that he did not become a NBA star really rests on him. I thought that because he was such a "gym rat" and had a great free throw release, that once he matured he would develop HIMSELF into an average shooter at worst. He was a very good free throw shooter who you can see worked himself into a great free throw shooter in his career. Why couldn't he develop his jump shot in a similar way? He is a career 39.1% shooter from the field. Five out of his 9 NBA seasons he shot under 40% from the field, and never has shot above 42% from the field in his entire career. Assists are the most overrated statistic in all of basketball and are way overvalued in PER and W/S statistics. The fact is, outside of the first half of his rookie season before he was injured, he never really was a good NBA player.
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Re: Ricky Rubio

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where is bigman50505050, stra and axl?

Ricky + athletes!
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