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Ricky Rubio: Max Player

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by d12babymamas, Jul 15, 2014.

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  1. d12babymamas

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    #1 d12babymamas, Jul 15, 2014
  2. Pull_Up_3

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    if one overrated player got it so can he
     
    #2 Pull_Up_3, Jul 15, 2014
  3. Raven

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    This is why agents love free agency, because unpopular teams/cities have to overpay to either lure away (Parsons) or keep (Rubio) second tier talent. It's nuts, but I completely understand why Minny would do it.
     
    #3 Raven, Jul 15, 2014
  4. FTW Rockets FTW

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    InB4, it's because he is White ;)

    If the White LBJ can get it, so can the White Big O
     
    #4 FTW Rockets FTW, Jul 15, 2014
  5. d12babymamas

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    The Hayward Effect is still going strong. wow. i guess the trend is to give a max deal to players based on potential???? I would be suprised if he gets this but then again maybe not. There are always ppl like Cuban.
     
    #5 d12babymamas, Jul 15, 2014
  6. daywalker02

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    Based on lightness of their skin color, what up
     
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  7. Haymitch

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    I jumped off the Rubio bandwagon a couple years ago. But damn, even Rubio fans will have to think this is insane. We all know he's a poor outside shooter, but isn't he also a poor finisher at the basket? It sucks having a perimeter player who is so limited on offense, so to pay him max would be crazy.
     
    #7 Haymitch, Jul 15, 2014
  8. SPURS

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    Rubio is a below average PG. WTF?
     
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  9. izeroi

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    Everyone thinks they're a max player these days.
     
    #9 izeroi, Jul 15, 2014
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    Maybe there was some poor translation between Rubio and the media.
     
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    This is what happens in a league with too many teams (especially in small markets), a strong players union, and not enough elite talent.
     
    #11 da_juice, Jul 15, 2014
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    "I would have given Rubio a max contract" - Mark Cuban
     
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  13. EightDoobies

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    Rubio and Max? Please. Yes he have improved, but on the level of Chris Paul or Rondo? Nah. I don't see that.
     
    #13 EightDoobies, Jul 15, 2014
  14. finsraider

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    Rubio has an ELITE skill. Don't forget that.

    There is a reason Morey wanted him so bad.
     
    #14 finsraider, Jul 15, 2014
  15. Mr. Clutch

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    He's 23.

    I don't think he'll be elite but I think he can be pretty good.
     
    #15 Mr. Clutch, Jul 15, 2014
  16. ROXTXIA

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    Kinda depends.

    No, he isn't really worth the max, but I'd take those 9 assists per 32 minutes a game. Imagine a REAL point guard setting up Dwight.

    Plus he'd be a marketing bonanza for the right team.

    This also might be the perfect way to get him out of Minnesota, as he really wants.

    "Max!"

    "10 million!"

    "MAX!"

    "12 million!"

    "MAX!"

    "Flip, no way I'm gonna pay that. Start taking calls."
     
    #16 ROXTXIA, Jul 15, 2014
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    This dude shoots under 40% at the rim. AT THE FCKING RIM!
     
    #17 sleepyazn, Jul 15, 2014
  18. A_3PO

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    He's the most fully developed 23 year-old you'll ever see. The guy has been playing pro ball since he was 15, so it isn't as if he has a huge upside.

    I remember when DD (or maybe someone else) said he would be a top 5 PG the minute he stepped on the court. Sheer lunacy.
     
    #18 A_3PO, Jul 15, 2014
  19. SamFisher

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    Except he also has GLARING weaknesses that teams see, know and exploit.

    There is also a reason that your second sentence is in the past tense.
     
    #19 SamFisher, Jul 15, 2014
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    At this rate, Bev is going to ask for 10+ million
     
    #20 langal, Jul 15, 2014
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