What's up with all these little foreign es crying about what team they go to? They should be honored to get a chance to come play in the best league in the world and earn millions with the maximum potential for exposure. I don't see Nike giving multimillion dollar contracts to Ching Chang Chong in Bangkok Thailand, but if he comes here and proves himself the sky is the limit. these little whiney es, the NBA should blacklist this sissy looking kid.
I think Rubio's got a ton of question marks - not just his physique, but his lack of athleticism, his low shooting percentages, turnovers...and while I know he's played at a high level in Euroleague, he's still an 18 year old kid getting thrown onto an NBA court, likely with a bad team. Combine all that with the buyout, and I'd be pretty hesitant as a GM.
This is a by-product of the Sports culture we now live in. Some athletes no longer feel that they actually have to play by the same rules everyone else does. They feel like they don't have to prove themselves...they should just get all they want, no questions asked. Rubio kinda sounds like a mental midget anyway, they had a thing on him before the lottery and they asked "what are three things people should know about Ricky Rubio?" one of his answers was "that I play basketball" Umm...duhhhh! Why the are they interviewing you before an NBA lottery? Because you can make paella?
this guy. Give the Grizzlies Jordan Hill. Even tho they'll probably take Thabeet.
It'd be great if they boycotted him or something. I hear the guy has a lot to learn about the game, anyway.
They're reportedly higher on Thabeet anyway. Though you'd have to be concerned about Marc Gasol chasing PF's around defensively. I say they should get what they can out of Sacramento, trade down to the 4th pick, and draft Hill there to pair him with Gasol.
how is it lame. you cant blame him. he will be losing millions each year by playing for memphis. or instead he can EARN money by staying in europe
How is he "burning his bridges"? I dont think you fully grasp the concept of that phrase.
But the thing about it is, when you put your name in the draft, it's taking a risk...if you don't want to take that risk, don't put your name in the damn draft.
If you don't want to go to the team that drafts you then don't put your name in the draft.
Spursfan makes a great point, when these foreigners throw their little fits they are defeating the purpose of our draft system. It's designed to let the worst teams pick the best players to improve their team and make the league more compe ive as a whole. There should be a rule against this type of .
It's not like Sac is this great basketball city that's playoff bound...he needs a place where he can make the most money considering how much his buyout is. If he's going to be paying out of his own pocket to play, then i think he has a right to have some say in the matter.
Spursfan makes a great point, when these foreigners throw their little fits they are defeating the purpose of our draft system. It's designed to let the worst teams pick the best players to improve their team and make the league more compe ive as a whole. There should be a rule against this type of .
Fair point, but if he wants to choose where he plays, he shouldn't have entered the draft.
Why does he have to pay out of his own pocket if he plays?
Well, he has no bridge yet, but he is already giving himself a bad rep.
Because he has a hefty buyout from his Spanish club and his NBA team can only pay $500,000 towards it. If anything, the NBA needs to get rid of that stupid rule.
Does the buyout amount count against the salary cap?
I hope someone hits Rubio really hard in the face
He is really stupid.
He should go to Memphis, that way Jerry West will trade him to the Lakers for their 2011 third round pick.
No. I think the $500,000 might, but what Rubio pays out of his pocket doesnt.
I don't believe so, I think teams are allowed to contribute up to that amount without having it count. Someone can correct me on that if not. Beyond that, what Rubio pays to get his rights released is out of pocket.
Sounds like he would best be served by not entering the draft and then when his contract is up in Europe, become a free agent and then he could pick the team he wants. If he is really that good, he should be able to bank after his rookie deal.
Don't you have to come in through the draft? Doesn't matter if you have a contract or not.
I'm pretty sure he is required to enter the draft until a certain age.
No. Oberto was a FA signing.
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