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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    He's crazy if he turns down OKC. That's a very up and coming team and he'll get major exposure.

    But the Thundah already have Westbrook so he's kind of redundant there.

    Lakers should trade Pau back to the Grizzlies for the #2 pick and Marc Gasol

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    Quote Originally Posted by USC Trojan
    I seriously doubt Rubio cares who drafts him.
    Isn't that the point of this entire thread?

    Obviously, Rubio cares where he is drafted. You act like he doesn't know what his agent is doing, etc. Rubio isn't dumb, blind, or deaf. The guy knows what's going on... he doesn't want to play for Memphis or OKC..
    Last edited by Foster5k; 05-21-2009 at 01:13 PM.

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    The difference between Kobe and Rubio is that Rubio is currently a pro ball player where as Kobe was not. Ricky can stay in Euroleague and say F the NBA, where as Kobe would not have done so. Rubio holds all of the power here.

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    Quote Originally Posted by lilgodfather1
    The difference between Kobe and Rubio is that Rubio is currently a pro ball player where as Kobe was not. Ricky can stay in Euroleague and say F the NBA, where as Kobe would not have done so. Rubio holds all of the power here.
    I think you should be looking here: http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=132570

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    Thompson + 4 for Rubio is interesting... I'd think the Grizz would have to throw another bone to the Kings though.


    It's a shame, I really like Rubio and would have liked to see him on the Clips (even though I think he has high bust potential) but you just can't pass up Griffin.

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    Quote Originally Posted by oh the horror
    Well, I dont walk into a job and begin making demands. That isnt the way it works, ESPECIALLY if im a newcomer.

    then either you're not in very high demand or you dont know the first thing about negotiating.

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    Quote Originally Posted by oh the horror
    The way i see it is....

    This is the way the league is run. If you do not like it, then do not join it.


    Stay in Spain.



    The kid is 18 years old, wants to come over to this country, and play in the NBA but only on his conditions? Well, I dont walk into a job and begin making demands. That isnt the way it works, ESPECIALLY if im a newcomer.


    And if its his agent making the demands, then why isnt Ricky stepping up to clear the air?

    Thats an obnoxious situation all the way around.
    well. usually when you walk into a job, you dont lose money doing it. plus rubio already has a job that pays more.

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    This is the perfect draft to trade away a top pick.

    Memphis or OKC should just trade down to someone who wants Rubio.

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rekindled
    well. usually when you walk into a job, you dont lose money doing it. plus rubio already has a job that pays more.
    It wont pay more than if he produces for an actual NBA franchise.


    If he becomes a superstar over here, he'll be seeing bigger money than he would in spain.

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    Quote Originally Posted by oh the horror
    It wont pay more than if he produces for an actual NBA franchise.
    And how can he do that on a team where he isn't starting? He's not better off going to Memphis or OKC in the short term.

    If he becomes a superstar over here, he'll be seeing bigger money than he would in spain.
    "IF" he becomes a superstar. He's not going to come over if it puts him in a worse position in the short term for an "if" scenario a few years down the road. He's better off using his leverage so he gets into a:

    better short term situation + chance at long term success

    vs a

    worse short term situation + chance at long term success.

    Just going to the NBA is a chance at being bigger as you pointed out. However, he's not limited to just any team because he has leverage with his current status. He's better off using his leverage in order to get to the best possible situation in the NBA than just any situation in the NBA.
    Last edited by Showtime; 05-21-2009 at 01:53 PM.

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    Quote Originally Posted by Showtime
    And how can he do that on a team where he isn't starting? He's not better off going to Memphis or OKC in the short term.




    There is no team in the NBA that is going to start him right now coming in, being 18 years old. If he doesnt want to earn his way up, he should stay in Spain until he is well into his 20s.

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    Quote Originally Posted by BRINKER
    then either you're not in very high demand or you dont know the first thing about negotiating.
    Can you name one job where you can go into the interview demanding what you want/need? If so, sign me up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oh the horror
    There is no team in the NBA that is going to start him right now coming in, being 18 years old. If he doesnt want to earn his way up, he should stay in Spain until he is well into his 20s.
    Sorry, but you are wrong. To you, there is only "starting" vs "bench". You fail to see the possibility of amount of minutes played off the bench, the potential of a dual guard PG role that splits minutes, and the chances of taking over as the main PG during the season if he proves himself. All these chances are better suited for him in Sacramento than in Memphis or OKC.

    Beno has been inconsistent and disappointing last year, to the point of having Garcia run point-forward at the end of games, and playing the aging Jackson more minutes than he should. Rubio, while probably not starting, is going to be playing more minutes with the possibility of taking Beno's job during the year. He wouldn't be in such a favorable position in those other two teams, because they have promising and developing young PG talents, while Sac doesn't.

    So while he may not start immediately, he has a far better situation to take over with the Kings, especially in his rookie year, than any of the other top 4 teams.
    Last edited by Showtime; 05-21-2009 at 02:04 PM.

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    Quote Originally Posted by LA_Showtime
    Can you name one job where you can go into the interview demanding what you want/need? If so, sign me up.
    You obviously lack understanding about this situation, and professional sports in general.

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    Default Re: Rubio Doesn't Want To Go To Memphis or OKC?

    Quote Originally Posted by Showtime
    You obviously lack understanding about this situation, and professional sports in general.
    I was referring to an everyday 9-5 job.

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