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Exactly what has he "pulled". He was under contract. He tried for a buyout. Twice. What exactly do you ing expect him to do?
Ricky Rubio: Reportedly Staying in Spain
Rubio has decided to put an end to the issue of transferring and will remain with DKV Joventut where he has two years left on his contract, Canis Hoopus reports.
It is unfortunate how this all turned out, but this should officially mark the end of the ongoing speculation that has surrounded Rubio over the past month about whether he would play for Minnesota this season. Jonny Flynn will head into next season as the unquestioned starter at point guard.
Exactly what has he "pulled". He was under contract. He tried for a buyout. Twice. What exactly do you ing expect him to do?
Damn I was hoping he was going to get bought out so he could come over...
hes stupid
How is that Rubio's fault?
Rubio has to pay his Spanish team 6.6 million dollars to get out of his contract. The Timberwolves can pay ONLY 500k of that. So Rubio has to pay basically all of that buyout out of his own pocket. He doesn't have that much money and has been seeking endorsement deals to cover the cost of the buyout.
If he plays another year in Spain, his buyout cost is reduced. If he gets the money to cover the cost of the buyout this season, he can play for the T-Wolves.
This isn't a case of Rubio holding out to screw over the T-Wolves. If he got traded to the Knicks or Lakers or Mavericks, he'd be in the same boat. The NBA team can only pay 500k of that buyout.
And how is that Rubio's fault? Entering the draft in a weak draft year obviously helps him out, and if he can get the money to take a buyout then he gets to play in the NBA.
The Timberwolves were fully aware of the situation beforehand, and they still drafted him. It's their own damn fault.
Explain this. Maybe you mis-read your own post.
$8.2 million. The buyout on June 30 increased to $8.2 million. I think it goes to $10 million next year at some point.
Then there will NEVER be another foreign player drafted EVER.
EVERY foreign player that is ever drafted is under contract dummy.
You are obviously extremely ignorant.
I dont think Lakaluva has any idea what he is talking about.
anyways. Kahn knew rubio has the buyout situation( which is why other teams passed on him), he wont last till Rubio comes to the Wolves.
Don't they have his rights for two years? Or can he enter the draft next year again if he and the Wolves fail to come to an agreement?
As long as he plays for other professional teams elsewhere, the Wolves will hold his NBA rights. He might actually be doing them a favor staying away for a couple of years, as he's probably that far away from making an impact.
It's a good thing that he was on the draft. What a piece of overrated !
Eh, dude's not even 19 yet. He'll likely benefit from the reduced schedule over there playing sixty some-odd games including the playoffs instead of 82 NBA games and no playoffs.
Thanks, that's what I thought. I agree that the Wolves are not getting screwed here. Personally, I thought they should've taken Curry/Flynn and been set in the backcourt for years to come, but since they're not going to the playoffs anytime soon, they can afford to wait for Rubio.
In Greece was just announced. Von Wafer and Linas Kleiza signed with Olympiacos.
That is exactly what their GM said on draft night. They don't mind waiting for him to play out his contract, because they aren't looking to contend any time soon.
So what does that have to do with Rubio?
Start a new thread. Everyone will be happy.
The DAMN pink thing will not let me. I have ask timvp and kori many times to take me off pink and they refuse.
Sometimes Lj and his wife do toss some stupid pinkies onto decent posters like stretch, but yours is well deserved IMHO.
Why don't you just put it in one of the Olympiakkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkos threads?
Not a huge problem. The Spurs had to wait two years to get DRob. If Rubio turns out to be as good as advertised, he'll be worth the wait. Assuming he actually wants to play with the Timberwolves that is.
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