Ricky Rubio, the fifth overall pick of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Spanish sensation that resembles that of a young "Pistol Pete" Maravich—if you don't believe me—if you have 10 minutes...
While more than likely, Rubio would have been the starting point guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, he elected to stay overseas, a decision that will allow him to get stronger, more experience, and play on the best European team in the Euroleague.
Boy, did it pay off.
Not only did he start for them, he led them to their second Euroleague title, and proved himself to be a winner while handling the pressure of being the starting point on the best team in the Euroleague.
He's had to balance egos, play without the ball, and play under the pressure knowing that Barca ...
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Timber-Wolf: Rubio Wins EuroleagueTitle, What Does That Mean for Wolves?
Posted: 10th May 2010 by Timber Wolf in NBAComments Off on Timber-Wolf: Rubio Wins EuroleagueTitle, What Does That Mean for Wolves?