From TrueHoop: Ricky Rubio in Barcelona, the Timberwolves in the Cold
The truth, to me, is — in that scenario Kahn’s draft night is being judged short-term while it is really a long-term plan. (Not to mention, have you heard David Kahn talk? He is not dumb. Anyone could tell you that.)
But mainly my point is: If you are arguing he should not have taken Rubio, you need to also argue who he should have taken instead. Stephen Curry? Maybe, but you still have the two point guard problem. The same goes for Brandon Jennings. On the wing, where the Wolves have real need, some people love Demar DeRozan, I guess, or Gerald Henderson.
But mainly my point is: If you are arguing he should not have taken Rubio, you need to also argue who he should have taken instead. Stephen Curry? Maybe, but you still have the two point guard problem. The same goes for Brandon Jennings. On the wing, where the Wolves have real need, some people love Demar DeRozan, I guess, or Gerald Henderson.
There is no way the Timberwolves needed another non-center big man like Jordan Hill to sit behind Kevin Love and Al Jefferson.
The point: It was tricky. There was no low-risk proposition. You either take Rubio, widely considered to be one of the two or three best prospects in the draft, or you take … someone with a higher probability of reporting to camp, but a lower ceiling as a player.
From RandBall: Ricky Rubio: A major blow to Kahn or a blessing in disguise?
From The Big Lead:
There is nothing to hint that the Timberwolves will be a .500 team this year or the following year. Kahn needs to admit failure and swing a deal. Public payback is unbecoming of an NBA President. Flynn is capable NBA point guard. He doesn’t have the star potential of Rubio, but it matters not – the team is built around Al Jefferson, anyway. Deal Rubio for picks next year or a SG/SF.
From Tom Ziller/Fanhouse: Wolves GM Accuses Ricky Rubio of Backing Out of Agreement
From Bullets Forever: Ricky Rubio staying in Europe doesn’t automatically vindicate the Wizards
From Bethlehem Shoals/The Sporting Blog: Working OT on Rubio Spin Control
From Deadspin: The Math Of Kahn: Ricky Rubio’s Deal In Spain Could Work Out For Timberwolves
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