View Full Version : Brandon Jennings thinks Rick Rubio is overhyped
1~Gibson~1
06-12-2009, 09:09 PM
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/scott_howard-cooper/06/12/jennings.rubio/
SACRAMENTO -- Highly touted draft prospect Brandon Jennings called Spanish sensation and potential No. 2 pick Ricky Rubio overhyped and not even the top point guard in the draft.
"Well, put it like this: If he was in a workout with me [and fellow point-guard prospects] Jonny Flynn, Jrue Holiday, Tywon Lawson, Stephen Curry, he wouldn't probably be at the top," Jennings said Friday.
Jennings made his comments after a workout for the Sacramento Kings that also included Syracuse's Flynn and UCLA's Holiday.
When asked if he thought Rubio, who has received great attention but has not worked out for NBA teams, is all hype, he said without hesitation, "Yes. Because he played in the Olympics, he's been playing pro ball since he was like 14. So there it is right there. ... I can't wait to play him, though, in summer league. I'm just letting you know that now. I can't wait.
Discuss.
PS: You happy now Jeff? I included FULL names :rolleyes:
Grinder
06-12-2009, 09:13 PM
Jennings isn't really one to talk in this case. I saw Joventut vs Roma earlier this year and while Jennings and Rubio only were playing against each other for a few minutes, Ricky routinely took Jennings off the dribble and gave him hell on the defensive end.
Ricky has accomplished far more in a superior league than Jennings has.
YAH trick YAH
06-12-2009, 09:13 PM
I wonder if Jennings knows there is more to basketball than jumping high and dunking. Probably not which is why he rode the bench in Europe.
OneMoreSucka
06-12-2009, 09:15 PM
He's just pissed because he has no hype to begin with.
BallersTalk
06-12-2009, 09:19 PM
He's bitter cause he keeps sliding. Soon his a$$ won't even be a lottery pick.
BigTicket
06-12-2009, 09:45 PM
He's just upset that he couldn't even guard Rubio when he had a cast on his shooting hand and could only go in one direction. I'd be upset too if I got clowned like that.
tastystaci
06-12-2009, 09:47 PM
No way...a black guy thinks a white guy is overrated? :rolleyes: F'n clown
baseketball4life
06-12-2009, 09:52 PM
I hope the Warriors snag Jennings at #7 if he's there.
Brandon Jennings
Monta Ellis
Stephen Jackson
Corey Maggette
Andris Biedrins
whoop!
OneMoreSucka
06-12-2009, 09:57 PM
No way...a black guy thinks a white guy is overrated? :rolleyes: F'n clown
I did find it hilarious that all the examples he mentioned were black.
Jrue Holiday over both these overrated clowns
IamSofaKing
06-12-2009, 10:00 PM
I hope the Warriors snag Jennings at #7 if he's there.
Brandon Jennings
Monta Ellis
Stephen Jackson
Corey Maggette
Andris Biedrins
whoop!
Small line up... :no:
OneMoreSucka
06-12-2009, 10:06 PM
Small line up... :no:
Right, because Nelly has never used a small lineup before.
Jordandunk23
06-12-2009, 10:16 PM
Not saying I think Jennings will be a successful in the NBA, he might be he might not... but speaking strictly about Rubio, i do have that feeling he is just hype. I don't know, especially since he is going up so high in the draft, i just feel like its a bust waiting to happen...
FrenchDude
06-12-2009, 10:31 PM
I did find it hilarious that all the examples he mentioned were black.
Sure but how many white pg are there in this draft?
kumquat
06-12-2009, 10:45 PM
I think Jennings opinion of himself is a bit too high.
Atomic DOG
06-12-2009, 11:06 PM
I did find it hilarious that all the examples he mentioned were black.
Or maybe they're all American?
1~Gibson~1
06-12-2009, 11:12 PM
Or maybe they're all African-American?fixed :lol
Younggrease
06-12-2009, 11:35 PM
"Well, put it like this: If he was in a workout with me [and fellow point-guard prospects] Jonny Flynn, Jrue Holiday, Tywon Lawson, Stephen Curry, he wouldn't probably be at the top," Jennings said Friday.
lets see...
Johnny flynn undersized pg who will struggle on defense
Jrue Holiday - not really a pg and has spotty shot and not great handle
Ty Lawson - with 1/4 of Rubio bball IQ and court sense
Step Curry - is a pure scorer and not a point
Jennings - who im a fan of but has not done enough to call someone out after this year.
In a 5 on 5 game Rubio is better then any one of them by a large margin...Basketball isnt the 2 on 2 drills done at these workouts...And even so Rubio would put the clamps on a lot of them
JM720
06-12-2009, 11:58 PM
If you look at the lines of questions what happen was a young player getting schooled by reporters, they feed him leading questions and he just went right along
Q: How did he (Rubio) do and how would he do to compare to the other guys in college now?
A: "Well when I was playing he only zero assists and two turnovers, you know you tell me how that was."
Q: How many minutes was he (Rubio) playing?
A: "We had about even minutes, I had 12 points, about six assists, that was the most I ever played was 30 minutes. I was a little winded but I still think I got the best of him."
Q: How would he compare to the college freshman for example?
A: "Well put it like this, if he was in a workout with me, Jonny Flynn, Drew Holiday, (Ty) Lawson, and Stephen Curry he wouldn't even be at the top."
Q: Do you think he's all hype?
A: "Yeah because he played in the Olympics, been playing pro ball since 14, you know there it is right there. His stats you know 26 minutes, having 16 points, seven assists, nine steals in 26 minutes, and you have all that? You know, I really don't know, I can't wait to play him though."
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/2009/06/brandon-jenning.html
Theres video there too
Bigsmoke
06-13-2009, 12:06 AM
http://twitter.com/BJennings3/status/2148816857
Jennings will be lucky to be better than Telfair.
Foster5k
06-13-2009, 12:10 AM
Anyone who thinks Rubio is going to be better than guys like Deron Williams, Cp3, and Billups need their head examined.
Bigsmoke
06-13-2009, 12:14 AM
Anyone who thinks Rubio is going to be better than guys like Deron Williams, Cp3, and Billups need their head examined.
Rubio will be another great passer for sure. but not sure about another John Stockton
Interminator
06-13-2009, 12:39 AM
Be prepared to hear these statements for a long time, Jennings is pretty much going to be the new Stephon Marbury.
Their skill sets are so damn alike and their attitudes are so damn alike it makes me wonder how great this really is.
Interminator
06-13-2009, 12:40 AM
lets see...
Johnny flynn undersized pg who will struggle on defense
Jrue Holiday - not really a pg and has spotty shot and not great handle
Ty Lawson - with 1/4 of Rubio bball IQ and court sense
Step Curry - is a pure scorer and not a point
Jennings - who im a fan of but has not done enough to call someone out after this year.
In a 5 on 5 game Rubio is better then any one of them by a large margin...Basketball isnt the 2 on 2 drills done at these workouts...And even so Rubio would put the clamps on a lot of them
This is why I love you.(No Homo)
I agree with everything you said in this post.:oldlol:
FIXED
06-13-2009, 12:42 AM
Jennings is way better than Rubio. Can't wait for Jennings to dunk on rubio and tee bag him also.
Interminator
06-13-2009, 12:45 AM
Jennings is way better than Rubio. Can't wait for Jennings to dunk on rubio and tee bag him also.
I cant wait for you to take a Ban.
Grinder
06-13-2009, 01:43 AM
Jennings is way better than Rubio. Can't wait for Jennings to dunk on rubio and tee bag him also.
Dude, why don't you just use your lilojmayo account?
D-Rose
06-13-2009, 02:12 AM
http://www.truthaboutit.net/pictures/hope-for-ricky-rubio.jpg
nbastatus
06-13-2009, 02:56 AM
both are overrated.
RoseCity07
06-13-2009, 02:59 AM
While I agree Rubio is hyped who is Jennings to be talking. He is next next Marbury, a team cancer who doesn't know when to stfu. He might even be the next Sebastian Telfair.
I would take Rubio over Jenning a million times over. Honestly, what player has that low of class to bash another professional athlete for not being as good as themselves?
cured
06-13-2009, 03:03 AM
That's what struck me the most, too. Jennings sounds like the kind of guy who'd cry for more shots and blast his coach if he gets schooled. He's a headache waiting to happen.
dab0yech0
06-13-2009, 03:44 AM
I hope the Warriors snag Jennings at #7 if he's there.
Brandon Jennings
Monta Ellis
Stephen Jackson
Corey Maggette
Andris Biedrins
whoop!
I'd love to see how that lineup does. I was a Jennings fan pre OakHill when he was tearing it up with Demar Derozan in LA/Compton they used to straight up kill dudes at pickup games
henbus33
06-13-2009, 04:18 AM
ricky rubio is brandon jennings little bi tch
InspiredLebowski
06-13-2009, 04:47 AM
Johnny Flynn's reaction to Jennings's answer of that question is hilarious. Speaking of, I don't think he's worthy of a top 4 pick or anything, but in terms of demeanor Flynn seems like exactly what you'd want as a franchise. Maybe it just seemed that way with him sitting next to a clown.
Lakas Fan Yo
06-13-2009, 07:45 AM
And here are a couple clips of Brandon's "excellent defense" on an injured Rubio, who is playing with a cast on his shooting wrist. :lol :roll: :oldlol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVYFLscLwNo&fmtl=18
Jennings has an intriguing personality. I dont knock him for these comments. I actually like them. Nothing like a little smack talk, competition. Flynn is better than both in my book. Him being undersized is balloney. He's no more undersized than Tony Parker, Rondo.
While I agree Rubio is hyped who is Jennings to be talking. He is next next Marbury, a team cancer who doesn't know when to stfu. He might even be the next Sebastian Telfair.
I would take Rubio over Jenning a million times over. Honestly, what player has that low of class to bash another professional athlete for not being as good as themselves?
You cant even attempt to explain how Jennings is a team cancer.
I did find it hilarious that all the examples he mentioned were black.
Maybe because all the top PG prospects are? Just a thought unless you have other prospects non black who should have been listed. Doubt it tho.
No way...a black guy thinks a white guy is overrated? F'n clown
No an American finds a European overrated. Look at your weak attempt to pull the race card. :rolleyes:
Lakas Fan Yo
06-13-2009, 10:20 AM
Maybe because all the top PG prospects are? Just a thought unless you have other prospects non black who should have been listed. Doubt it tho.
No an American finds a European overrated. Look at your weak attempt to pull the race card. :rolleyes:
You can't be serious? When it comes to basketball and the US there is ALWAYS racism involved. Let's face it, black people are racist towards everyone else especially white people when it comes to basketball in the US. There certainly isn't anyone anywhere that does not know it.
You can't be serious? When it comes to basketball and the US there is ALWAYS racism involved. Let's face it, black people are racist towards everyone else especially white people when it comes to basketball in the US. There certainly isn't anyone anywhere that does not know it.
And yet Ricky Rubio isnt "white" nor is his hands clean...
http://www.angryasianman.com/images/angry/spanishbasketballteam.jpg
This has little to do with blacks dissing whites and moreso with Americans dissing Europeans. Face it.
FrenchDude
06-13-2009, 10:35 AM
You can't be serious? When it comes to basketball and the US there is ALWAYS racism involved. Let's face it, black people are racist towards everyone else especially white people when it comes to basketball in the US. There certainly isn't anyone anywhere that does not know it.
If Patrick Mills didn't play college ball and if he was the one having all the hype, don't you think Jennings could have said similar comments towards Mills?
InspiredLebowski
06-13-2009, 10:36 AM
Or....Jennings just really does think Rubio's overhyped.
Bush4Ever
06-13-2009, 10:47 AM
Anyone who denies that there is a real sociological aspect to white players being judged diferently (good or bad) by some people based on race is in some serious denial. It's a real dynamic and it DOES exist.
With that being said, unless there is a pattern of behavior (I don't know) that would suggest it is based in race and not location, hype, or just plain observation, how about we all just admit that we don't know?
Anyone who denies that there is a real sociological aspect to white players being judged diferently (good or bad) by some people based on race is in some serious denial. It's a real dynamic and it DOES exist.
Where stating the obvious happens.
danumber88
06-13-2009, 10:59 AM
Jennings isn't really one to talk in this case. I saw Joventut vs Roma earlier this year and while Jennings and Rubio only were playing against each other for a few minutes, Ricky routinely took Jennings off the dribble and gave him hell on the defensive end.
Ricky has accomplished far more in a superior league than Jennings has.
I saw that, Jennings twirtles like a fairy.
Bush4Ever
06-13-2009, 11:00 AM
Where stating the obvious happens.
Common sense isn't common, especially when it involves a black person potentially being in the wrong on a black/white issue.
The second part was more important anyway. Unless there is a pattern of behavior here that we can use to make a judgment one way or the other, it's just guesswork.
FrenchDude
06-13-2009, 11:04 AM
Anyone who denies that there is a real sociological aspect to white players being judged diferently (good or bad) by some people based on race is in some serious denial. It's a real dynamic and it DOES exist.
It's the same for every minority. When I played ball and was the only black kid on the team, on my first day the coach tell me to just run straight forward because I was supposedly faster than everybody else:rolleyes: ...
White players are a minority in US basketball thus they can be considered differently in a good or bad way like you said. Some will say they can't be as athletic as black or others will say because they weren't as gifted athleticaly they made their way by developing a higher basketball IQ and a feel for the game.....:rolleyes:
Common sense isn't common, especially when it involves a black person potentially being in the wrong on a black/white issue.
Maybe some white folks need to stop being so sensitive and insecure.
"They said I cant jump. :cry: But if I said you have a low bball IQ I'm racist. :cry: "
The second part was more important anyway. Unless there is a pattern of behavior here that we can use to make a judgment one way or the other, it's just guesswork.
That I agree with but I'm lost to why this is always spun into a racial thing.
Bush4Ever
06-13-2009, 11:13 AM
Maybe some white folks need to stop being so sensitive and insecure.
"They said I cant jump. :cry: But if I said you have a low bball IQ I'm racist. :cry: "
I'm just saying it exists, and it is a not-too-wild hypothesis for the statements, or at least a reasonable hypothesis among many (him being European, having the hype machine, etc...).
People that have race on the brain are going to miss the mark sometimes when assessing the motives for people's actions. But sometimes, they can be dead-on-balls right. This could be one of those times, given the dynamics involved.
Fatal9
06-13-2009, 11:40 AM
This guy is going to be a failure, I'll be cheering against him next season. Anyone remember these "twitter" updates?
BJennings3: Most Important thing about the Draft/NBA, Get on a TEAM that fits your game and kill those 3yrs and GET THAT Big 2nd contract!
BJennings3: Perfect Example Of someone who didn't go Lottery but is finna get Paid!, RONDO!AARON BROOKS!
Has a "young money" tattoo on his back too. Yea, I mean money is important and all (why obsess over it when you know you are getting paid anyways?!) but this guy probably embodies everything wrong with young players today. I think even Kevin Durant said something alone the lines of "your head is in the wrong place" to him.
This guy is going to be a failure, I'll be cheering against him next season. Anyone remember these "twitter" updates?
BJennings3: Most Important thing about the Draft/NBA, Get on a TEAM that fits your game and kill those 3yrs and GET THAT Big 2nd contract!
BJennings3: Perfect Example Of someone who didn't go Lottery but is finna get Paid!, RONDO!AARON BROOKS!
Has a "young money" tattoo on his back too. Yea, I mean money is important and all (why obsess over it when you know you are getting paid anyways?!) but this guy probably embodies everything wrong with young players today. I think even Kevin Durant said something alone the lines of "your head is in the wrong place" to him.
So you're going to root against him because he needs to mature? :oldlol:
He seems like a free spirit.
InspiredLebowski
06-13-2009, 12:00 PM
I have no clue why, but I really think Jennings is just misunderstood and is possibly being advised poorly by someone. Obviously he loves the spotlight and has been out of it for a year. He's trying to get his name in the headlines.
Is there anything from his Euro coach about his demeanor? I never heard any complaints from him about the way he was being used or playing time or anything like that.
Fatal9
06-13-2009, 12:04 PM
So you're going to root against him because he needs to mature? :oldlol:
I'm gonna root against him because this dude clearly has an ego problem and these comments are nothing more than jealousy because Rubio is a better player than him, and is going to be higher pick. But seems like the thing that's bothering him most is that Rubio will probably make a couple more million :oldlol:
This immature punk is not succeeding in the NBA. Headed down the same road as his cousin (who also had red flags attitude wise).
Younggrease
06-13-2009, 12:23 PM
This guy is going to be a failure, I'll be cheering against him next season. Anyone remember these "twitter" updates?
BJennings3: Most Important thing about the Draft/NBA, Get on a TEAM that fits your game and kill those 3yrs and GET THAT Big 2nd contract!
BJennings3: Perfect Example Of someone who didn't go Lottery but is finna get Paid!, RONDO!AARON BROOKS!
Has a "young money" tattoo on his back too. Yea, I mean money is important and all (why obsess over it when you know you are getting paid anyways?!) but this guy probably embodies everything wrong with young players today. I think even Kevin Durant said something alone the lines of "your head is in the wrong place" to him.
You basketball is a job...unless your established and making that money you have to be worried about getting it. Life isnt all fairies and roses...this is the reality of it.
IamSofaKing
06-13-2009, 12:26 PM
Isnt he kind of though? :confusedshrug:
Do you think he will bring a sudden impact to the team he goes into?
Fatal9
06-13-2009, 12:43 PM
You basketball is a job...unless your established and making that money you have to be worried about getting it. Life isnt all fairies and roses...this is the reality of it.
Yea, alright when you become a lawyer or whatever, you should make twitter updates saying "It's all about getting through articiling and then I'm finna get paid!! Young money!" Show that to the law firm before your job interview and see if they want to hire you. Just unacceptable behavior. This type of overt love for money comes of as very immature, close minded and frankly, "ghetto" if you know what I mean. What makes an NBA GM want to pick this already overrated trash, who has made clear his intent is just to land his first big contract? Already red flags should be rising as it seems like he wants to get his money and just chill after that. Any team who pays this guy is going to regret it. Guy seems dumb as hell too saying stuff like this in public, he can't actually think that coming off as a jealous punk is going to raise his stock, right? This is nothing about "roses and fairies", just a certain way to carry yourself.
Skip Bayless
06-13-2009, 01:07 PM
Yea, alright when you become a lawyer or whatever, you should make twitter updates saying "It's all about getting through articiling and then I'm finna get paid!! Young money!" Show that to the law firm before your job interview and see if they want to hire you. Just unacceptable behavior. This type of overt love for money comes of as very immature, close minded and frankly, "ghetto" if you know what I mean. What makes an NBA GM want to pick this already overrated trash, who has made clear his intent is just to land his first big contract? Already red flags should be rising as it seems like he wants to get his money and just chill after that. Any team who pays this guy is going to regret it. Guy seems dumb as hell too saying stuff like this in public, he can't actually think that coming off as a jealous punk is going to raise his stock, right? This is nothing about "roses and fairies", just a certain way to carry yourself.
Yeah I agree to an extent, but we're talking about a immature young kid here interacting in a way he feel's he is in the right in. Also, while he is talking about wanting to get paid, maybe we can look at it in a positive way, he know's he wants money, which means he has to work very hard in order to recieve it. This is just a case of a young kid, who was brought up acting one way, and who needs direction on becoming a more mature young man.
Really, give the kid a chance to grow. This was just an immature mistake on his part.
baseketball4life
06-13-2009, 02:44 PM
I think Jennings opinion of himself is a bit too high.
he's got swag, if he can back it up more power to him.
FireDavidKahn
01-15-2012, 08:22 AM
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/scott_howard-cooper/06/12/jennings.rubio/
Discuss.
PS: You happy now Jeff? I included FULL names :rolleyes:
What does Brandon think now?
:oldlol:
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