Rockets showing interest in trading for Ricky Rubio?

Barely being able to play half of a game isn't considered a ton of minutes. that's how long he can only play for to hide his impact.

 

What makes you think the Rockets would put Rubio in any type of position where he's relied on to consistently make 3s KNOWING that's one of his greatest weaknesses? The Rockets put their players in positions to succeed not fail.

 

what are you talking about. Of course Rubio is going to have to be able to knock down open shots in this offense. That's what playing with Dwight and Harden does. is that news to you?

 

Harden got his defense to almost average this year, after trying. Bricky Rubio, as a guard, remains one of the most historically bad shooters in the NBA. Plus, he's been injured seriously every single year. When healthy, on a team with shooters like the Warriors, PHO (in previous iterations, etc.), I agree that Rubio would KILL. But on the Rockets, he would not. Add that to a $13M contract and now it's a serious gamble. Rubio had Kevin Love and Kevin Martin at various times, plus Chase Budinger, all above average shooters at their positions. NONE of our guys are above average shooters at their positions, with the exception of Harden who's a great scorer.

 

Knocking down an open shot and being a 3 pt specialist are two completely different things. Not that Rubio can do either one, but we are not inquiring about his availability due to his SHOOTING. His playmaking skills and ball-handling are the reasons we need him. Obviously you don't realize the problem we had this year was that the ball was in Harden's hands TOO MUCH and our offense became stagnant and PREDICTABLE. We need someone else to initiate the offense at least once every other 3 plays. Did you watch the playoffs or is that news to you?

 

We are in a critical position right now. We're coming off a great season. We're only 1 or 2 pieces away from being a championship caliber team. This moment is pivotal to this organization. Everybody knows what type of PG we need, and Ricky Rubio is NOT close to being that. If that's the best we can do, I'd take Bev back and draft a pg.

 

Actually, I don't think that's true? I believe there was a Synergy article (by Goldsberry) that showed that HARDEN had the most assists to 3 pointers made in the NBA?

 

The problem is it is easy to hide him on the bench when he's in street clothes because he's injured, AGAIN. As someone else says, if Morey goes after him I'll have some trust that Houston knows what it's doing. But I will definitely be holding my breath because of the shooting and health. One serious recurrence of injury to Rubio, and an easy to trade $13M contract becomes a lodestone when you're trying to free cap space to chase KD in 2016.

 

thats a problem I saw from the beginning but regardless you don't just ignore one huge problem just because you think solve another. that makes no sense. it's been about FIT and has always been. You said "What makes you think the Rockets would put Rubio in any type of position where he's relied on to consistently make 3s KNOWING that's one of his greatest weaknesses?". News flash, the defense puts you in that position. The only thing you can do to change that is to be able to knock down the 3 consistently. And unless you just started following the rockets their offense is very much predicated on that.

 

EPIC!! Lol

 

Just in case we get Rubio, some of you better start practicing...

 

And so what are you saying our HUGE problem is? 3 pt shooting?! LOL, We were one of the best 3 pt shooting teams in the LEAGUE. You just proved my point. Don't fix what ain't broke. What needs to be fixed is our playmaking and ball handling situation. What needs to be fixed is having a floor general that can actually make a post entry pass or slash to the basket to create easier shots for Harden. Your logic says to continue putting the ball in Harden's hands and making him work hard to create an open jumper for someone else? I disagree. Work smarter, not harder.

 

I'm all for getting Rubio, he doesn't have to be a 3pt specialist just has to occasional hit an open shot to keep the defense honest.

His play making ability will be a huge help to us that we sorely need.

Does the good outweigh the bad? I'm not sure since that is a hefty contract and a so-so durable player.

 

get 'er dun mor 'eh!

 

Honestly, we need another playmaking guard who can create for himself and others. Yes Harden is ball dominate but he also goes through phases where he needs another guard to take some of the scoring and creating responsibilities throughout the game. Harden will always have the ball towards the end of quarters and games down the stretch in crunch time. So the guard playing off him will need to be able to hit open shots when defenders leave to help on the beard. Would player wise Rubio be an upgrade over our points guards hands down absolutely. However, would he necessarily be the most viable option... I personally feel that a player such as Kyle Lowry or possibly Ty Lawson could fit our needs better. Especially when Harden sits they both could initiate offense for themselves and other players so we don't rely on the Josh Smith ISO with the second group lol!

 

Although Rubio is not the most desired PG player we all want cause of his poor shooting consistency.. He is a Great upgrade at possibly making the offense run more smoothly

I would honestly rather look elsewhere for a more consistent PG

 

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wow I didn't think it was that hard to understand something so obvious. please read and try to understand. the only thing you're focused on is playing making where that's been obvious by now for those who didn't see it before. that wasn't the point addressed. the point is your starting pg on this team cannot have their main weakness in shooting. if you can't see that then you just don't see how the rockets operate. that position will get a ton of open shots playing with H&H by WHAT THE DEFENSE GIVES THEM and in an offense that shoots the most number of attempts what happens then. Teams will continue to load up on Harden and you go and complain and post on clutchfans how someone like Rubio bricks open shots after open shots.

 

How the Rockets offense operates is completely predicated on the roster. If you REALLY think they are going to bring Ricky over to spot-up and shoot 3s, then your basketball knowledge is severely limited and short-sighted. I see it's a challenge for you to realize that the ball needs to move instead of sitting in Harden's hands.

 

How does Rubio make it easier for Harden especially in a half court set, when the defense doesn't even have to respect him. They can continue to load up on Harden because Rubio definitely isn't going to beat them. So instead of making it easier, its even harder now. Again, so is that a good FIT with Harden? NOPE. It's not very smart if you think the rockets will adjust their offense according to Rubio. This offense is build upon Harden and will always be. Whoever comes in will have to COMPLIMENT him and FIT to be successful.