Comments on: Ricky Rubio is struggling at EuroBasket. Time to worry?

By: btwicey

btwicey — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:33:44 +0000

Still feeling good? Is that supposed to be a dig? I have leveled expectations for our teenage PG, so yes – I’m feeling fine.

By: philliphernandez

philliphernandez — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 05:03:33 +0000

I think it just depends on how the T-wolves want to use him. If his role is to be a pass first PG, it works. If they are depending on Rubio to score… um its not going to be good.

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:22:43 +0000

I try not reading too much into these articles. It is just a different game in FIBA vs. NBA. Yeah the Gasols’ game translates well because why wouldn’t a good shooting big man who rebounds and passes translate. So does Rudy Fernandez because why wouldn’t a sharp shooter still be a sharp shooter in the NBA. However, I never heard of J.J. Barea’s dominant foreign play but to me was a catalyst in helping the Mavs win their rings. Why don’t we take a wait and see approach on Rubio instead of regurgitate every article that rips or praises him.

By: craigw24

craigw24 — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:12:25 +0000

We fans just cannot avoid jumping to conclusions without all the facts.

There is a difference between how basketball is played in Europe and in the NBA. The GMs know this, the players know this, the scouts know this. In Europe the system is much more in force and individual actions are not well accepted. Rubio is best in the open court and improvising, due to his outstanding vision and passing ability. This mentality is exactly the wrong thing for European basketball. This is why Rubio is backing up at PG for Spain.

European coaches do not want you to get out and run. They prefer coordinated passing and system spacing.

By: drmonkeyarmy

drmonkeyarmy — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:59:03 +0000

Did you not read the article? The author pretty much says exactly that. I, on the other hand, would have a significant amount of concern if I were a T-Wolve fan. When I first heard of the kid, the knock was that he couldn’t shoot. Six years later and it is the same problem. In fact, it doesn’t seem like he has evolved much as a player at all. That alone would be my concern. Has he stagnated because of sub par coaching? Is it because he doesn’t work hard enough? Legit questions.

By: supermattbjorke

supermattbjorke — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:31:16 +0000

Haters gonna keep hatin untill he is droppin dimes and J’s for the #Twolves. We don’t need stupid downer articles about rubio. Let the kid play in the NBA before we call him a bust or whatever.

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:05:49 +0000

Not even close to worrying time.