Ricky Rubio just said that he wont go to the nba if grizziles draft him

[QUOTE=BigTicket]No you're allowed to have an opinion, just be aware that if you chose to blame Rubio, you will be a hypocrite.[/QUOTE]


How would I be a hypocrite when I had no prior opinion on Kobe, and his happenings, nor do I have any direct hand in that incident?

[QUOTE=oh the horror]How would I be a hypocrite when I had no prior opinion on Kobe, and his happenings, nor do I have any direct hand in that incident?[/QUOTE]

You're a hypocrite because you blame young players for not wanting to go to small teams, while enjoying the benefits of young players not wanting to go to small teams.

Draft night can't come soon enough. Rubio and Curry are the main reasons I'm looking forward to the draft. I really want Rubio to come over next season because I enjoyed his Olympic play.

[QUOTE=BigTicket]You're a hypocrite because you blame young players for not wanting to go to small teams, while enjoying the benefits of young players not wanting to go to small teams.[/QUOTE]



Are we having a philosophical debate?


I got one....If.....Kobe wasnt a Laker, would I still be a Lakers fan?

[QUOTE=oh the horror]Are we having a philosophical debate?


I got one....If.....Kobe wasnt a Laker, would I still be a Lakers fan?[/QUOTE]

I've got an answer for you: No.

[QUOTE=Rekindled]
google translate : [url]http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marca.com%2F2009%2F05%2F30%2Fbaloncesto%2Fnba%2F1243707521.html&sl=es&tl=en&history_state0=[/url]

"In United States is still speculating on the future of Ricky.The Spanish have already confirmed that his agent is already talking with some managers in the NBA. "You have to see what is best for me. Memphis has two, but that does not mean anything"[/QUOTE]

I doubt that Google Translator is the most reliable way to get information. I'm not saying he does or doesn't care to play in Memphis, but there's any number of things that can get lost in translation.

He could easily have been trying to say that just because the Grizz have the #2 pick, doesn't mean they'll pick him. Let's not pile on the kid yet.

^^ Wasn't Moses Malone fairly successful when he first jumped from hs to pro? Or maybe it's my imagination.......

[QUOTE=BigTicket]I've got an answer for you: No.[/QUOTE]


So youve just assumed, that im only a Lakers fan, because of Kobe, in order to support your theory, in your own mind, just to make me out to be a hypocrite? Grow up kiddo.

It hate it when players do this. It's like, "Who the **** are you?" The guy is only 18. He is barely growing hair on his nuts and he is trying to call the shots. **** him.

Memphis should just draft the **** and trade his rights for a good post player. Or just keep his draft rights for a couple years while he becomes even better while playing at Spain, and then trade his rights for someone better.

If I were them, I'd draft him, and trade him for another youthful player who contributes NOW.

If I was Griffin I would do the same thing in regards to the Clippers.

[QUOTE=C-Webb4]If I was Griffin I would do the same thing in regards to the Clippers.[/QUOTE]

The Clippers are a $hitty Franchise, but at least he's playing in the Staples Center.

[QUOTE=Durant35]The Clippers are a $hitty Franchise, but at least he's playing in the Staples Center.[/QUOTE]
Not only that, he will have the massive la market. he'll be the face of the future lakers V Clippers matchups.

[QUOTE=ronnymac]Not only that, he will have the massive la market. he'll be the face of the future lakers V Clippers matchups.[/QUOTE]


Amen :cheers:

who cares. the dude blows and with this it sounds like he thinks hes the next Jordan or something.. I hope they draft him.

[quote=STelfair31]who cares. the dude blows and with this it sounds like he thinks hes the next Jordan or something.. I hope they draft him.[/quote]

Lmao. How does he blow? Since you've seen him play and all.


Uninformed idiots are the funniest kind. :oldlol:

I see this kid as being a solid player, but not this mega superstar...and this situation certainly isnt helping his cause much either.

watched him play..nothing spectacular about him. and his attitude about wanting to play pisses me off.

[quote=Sonics4Life]

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:cheers: made my day!!

why the hell would anyone waste 6 mill of their own money to play for a cheap franchise and not get any opportunities to touch the basketball? we all know who dominates the ball in memphis. why do they need another pg after conley? if rubio goes there, i guarantee he doesnt play more than 16 mpg.

this is different from college players because they arent paying their way out of a 6 mill contract.

[QUOTE=STelfair31]watched him play..nothing spectacular about him. and his attitude about wanting to play pisses me off.[/QUOTE]


He was spectacular in the 2008 Olympics, and he's a solid player in the Euroleague.

If I am Rubio i stay with the Grizzlies because they have a very bright future with Rudy Gay, Marc Gasol and OJ Mayo playing on his team.

[QUOTE=Durant35]He was spectacular in the 2008 Olympics, and he's a solid player in the Euroleague.

If I am Rubio i stay with the Grizzlies because they have a very bright future with Rudy Gay, Marc Gasol and OJ Mayo playing on his team.[/QUOTE]

Can you tell me how he was SPECTACULAR in the Olympics?

[QUOTE=mrhoopfan]Can you tell me how he was SPECTACULAR in the Olympics?[/QUOTE]

He made some great plays in the Gold Medal Round. He might not be as impressive as Patrick Mills, but he held his own againts the best players in the NBA.

[QUOTE=Durant35]He made some great plays in the Gold Medal Round. He might not be as impressive as Patrick Mills, but he held his own againts the best players in the NBA.[/QUOTE]

SOLID not SPECTACULAR....shot 28% from field.....

[QUOTE=mrhoopfan]Can you tell me how he was SPECTACULAR in the Olympics?[/QUOTE]
He was [I]in some games[/I]. The China one for example, his D on that match was incredible.

[QUOTE=chains5000]He was [I]in some games[/I]. The China one for example, his D on that match was incredible.[/QUOTE]

I've seen Rubio and he seems like a solid player, but shutting down some scrub guard on the Chinese national team isn't really that impressive. (Note China has good big men, but crap guards. )

[QUOTE=C-Webb4]If I was Griffin I would do the same thing in regards to the Clippers.[/QUOTE]

The difference is, that Rubio is already playing professionally, and getting paid well. Griffin isn't making a cripple crab cent right now

I'd love for him to come over here, and get a taste of what a real league is.


I gaurantee he'd be tossed around.

Great, more reasons to hate on the Grizzlies. Like this sh!t isn't getting old already.

I'd rather have Conley anyway. Having Rubio, Mayo and Gay on the same team wouldn't work too well. Let me have Conley as the PG and and use the 2nd pick to get a solid PF and I'll be happy.

This whole Rubio hysteria is funny to me. Nobody is even talking about Johny Flynn, who will be a better point guard on the NBA level than Rubio ever would be. In any head-to-head, Flynn would own him.

Rubio better get smart and stay over in Spain.

[QUOTE=Kebab Stall]Great, more reasons to hate on the Grizzlies. Like this sh!t isn't getting old already.

I'd rather have Conley anyway. Having Rubio, Mayo and Gay on the same team wouldn't work too well. Let me have Conley as the PG and and use the 2nd pick to get a solid PF and I'll be happy.[/QUOTE]


I hope the Grizzlies draft Jordan Hill. He's a very hardworking guy, and solid rebounder in College.


C- Marc Gasol
F- Jordan Hill
F- Rudy Gay
G- OJ Mayo
G- Mike Conley Jr.

That's a 38 win team in the Western Conference, and a future playoffs contender.

[QUOTE=Durant35]I hope the Grizzlies draft Jordan Hill. He's a very hardworking guy, and solid rebounder in College.


C- Marc Gasol
F- Jordan Hill
F- Rudy Gay
G- OJ Mayo
G- Mike Conley Jr.

That's a 38 win team in the Western Conference, and a future playoffs contender.[/QUOTE]
If the Grizz keep the 2nd pick, then it's going to be Thabeet or Rubio and then trade him. Heisley wants Thabeet more than anyone and considering he is the biggest cry baby of them all, I expect to see that lumbering tower in a Grizz uni next season.

[QUOTE=jinsanity]I've seen Rubio and he seems like a solid player, but shutting down some scrub guard on the Chinese national team isn't really that impressive. (Note China has good big men, but crap guards. )[/QUOTE]
What the hell does that mean?

Chris Paul & Deron Williams didnt look like All Stars in Beiging either.:oldlol:

[QUOTE=Durant35]I hope the Grizzlies draft Jordan Hill. He's a very hardworking guy, and solid rebounder in College.


C- Marc Gasol
F- Jordan Hill
F- Rudy Gay
G- OJ Mayo
G- Mike Conley Jr.

That's a 38 win team in the Western Conference, and a future playoffs contender.[/QUOTE]
Nah Jordan Hill isnt that much of an impact player, hes not going to come in and change our team.

He just fills a need at the 4 of a good rebounder, and a capable low post scorer.

[QUOTE=Durant35]He was spectacular in the 2008 Olympics, and he's a solid player in the Euroleague.

If I am Rubio i stay with the Grizzlies because they have a very bright future with Rudy Gay, Marc Gasol and OJ Mayo playing on his team.[/QUOTE]

There is no reason he has to play for the Grizzlies, This Franchise has been around for almost 15 years and there has never been a good reason for anyone to think they are going into a good situation for their careers.


We have a good young nucles currently of Mayo-Gay-Gasol-Conley but until we have an owner willing to spend money to add other necessary pieces to make us a contendor then we cant be sure how far they can go.

[QUOTE=Kebab Stall]If the Grizz keep the 2nd pick, then it's going to be Thabeet or Rubio and then trade him. Heisley wants Thabeet more than anyone and considering he is the biggest cry baby of them all, I expect to see that lumbering tower in a Grizz uni next season.[/QUOTE]

Can M.Gasol play PF?

[QUOTE=mrhoopfan]SOLID not SPECTACULAR....shot 28% from field.....[/QUOTE]
It was the Olympics.

:roll: :roll:

[QUOTE=FrenchDude]Can M.Gasol play PF?[/QUOTE]
No he can't.

Gasol & Thabeet will give us 2 lumbering 7'0 C's playing in the front court.

Maybe it will work on offense, but unless Thabeet is able to dominate the paint like he did in college we will probably struggle on defense espescially when it comes to athletic/versatile post duos in our own division.

[QUOTE=FrenchDude]Can M.Gasol play PF?[/QUOTE]
He sure as hell won't be able to guard the likes of Amare Stoudemire who would just blow past him every time. Gasol isn't fast enough or agile enough to guard the 4 spot.

Rubio is garbage I'm telling everyone on this board that now.. mark my words.