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Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:26 am EDT

Rubio offered six-year deal in Spain?

By Mark Miller

“RickyMinnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn has got to be annoyed with his No. 1 draft pick right about now. Kahn has visited Spain at least twice this summer to try and help Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio(notes) see the light of why he should come to Minnesota. Kahn supposedly tried to help figure out a way for Rubio to get a slew of endorsements in Minnesota in order to help buy out Rubio's massive contract with DKV Joventut. Now the word is that Rubio is just might stay in Europe, anyway, and another Spanish team is possibly going to sign the youngster to a six-year deal, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Rubio apparently has an offer of a six-year deal with Regal Barcelona that will have the new team paying out the largest buyout in European basketball history: $5.3 million.

There are two things that Kahn can at least smile about right now if this deal goes through: It isn't a done deal, according to Yahoo! Sports, and it does supposedly include a clause that could let Rubio come to the NBA in 2011.

But don't hold your breath, David.

Source: Minneapolis Star-TribuneNew WindowYahoo! Sports/TwitterNew Window

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  1. Jeff F
    1. Posted by Jeff F Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:42 am EDT

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    wow, this would be a really dumb dumb move for this kid. Who is advising this guy?? Come to the NBA and b4 you play a single game you are a HUGE star. Come prove your talent in a real league.
  2. Robert
    2. Posted by Robert Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:18 am EDT

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    what a waste of a top 5 pick....but who am I to talk, I'm a Knick fan, I'm used to it.
  3. James Deaner
    3. Posted by James Deaner Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:19 am EDT

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    I think he's scared of Brandon Jennings comment about him, I think he's scared that he actually has to prove himself against grown ass men that are more physically gifted than him.
    Now everyone who questioned Kahn's pick of Flynn should question no more.
    If Flynn emerges in a couple of years Minnesota will still have the rights to Rubio, plus they'll have an established 1 that could be used as trade bait to get a piece that they need. My guess is that Rubio will not be over here until 2011 like the article mentioned.
  4. Borges
    4. Posted by Borges Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:22 am EDT

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    Ive seen this kid play, not to impressed. Mini should saved their pick for someone else.
  5. Freddie Joe Bob
    5. Posted by Freddie Joe Bob Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:25 am EDT

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    Minnesota need to bees gibing ups on dis dude. I fank he bees a li'l short upstairs. NBA need to bees
    employin americun dudes anyhow. Let him keep his a$$ ober dere. He not bees needid ober hear.
    Go ahed an sign da Ansur an dat will solve dat problum!!!! Let Riki rot in Spane. Sorry Riki - you not
    measur up to Amerikun standards. Arghhhh & away!!!!
  6. Daniel V
    6. Posted by Daniel V Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:00 am EDT

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    Just gets worse and worse for the Wolves. They so messed up their draft as it was. Now, their #1 guy is more likely to play in Europe for the next 2-3 seasons, minimum. I am a big fan of Jonny Flynn and have said that I think he will have a better NBA career than Rubio, but now, who knows if/when Rubio will ever play in the NBA. My theory is he will play in Europe for a few years, he has no interest in playing in Minnesota, and will sign on with a different team in a bigger market once his rights run out with the Wolves. I still think this kid is as overrated and overhyped as Kwame and Olaowkandi. He needs to greatly improve his all around game, and playing in Europe seems like the best option for him at this point, especially since the people around him have all but convinced him that playing in the NBA now, especially in Minnesota, is not the right move for him.
  7. The Football God
    7. Posted by The Football God Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:25 am EDT

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    Darn Spanish endorsement deals.
  8. The man your mom loves
    8. Posted by The man your mom loves Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:38 am EDT

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    #5 you need to go back to class Sr.
  9. hassandora
    9. Posted by hassandora Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:39 am EDT

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    wow nice language freddie joe bob u seem like a black redneck crazy combo good luck in life
  10. Raul
    10. Posted by Raul Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:07 am EDT

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    Rubio sucks! Maybe he can see what Minnesota still cannot see: that he cannot compete at the NBA level. I've seen highlights of him and I am not impressed. He is one hard foul away from being out for the season. He's a wuss.
  11. NoDakMan
    11. Posted by NoDakMan Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:44 am EDT

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    Leave it to the T-Wolves to screw up a top pick. Did they not consider all this nonsense before they made the pick. Hard to believe they wouldn't use some caution while trying to build a future. Oh wait, there is no future for this franchise. Frustrating to say the least!
  12. booksman
    12. Posted by booksman Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:32 pm EDT

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    why is everyone mad this is good news you don't have to worry about how both flynn & rubio will have to play together on the court he was too young anywazs will be better Fit when he's 20
  13. bosoxtics
    13. Posted by bosoxtics Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:18 pm EDT

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    Freddie Joe Bob- why the h.ell do you leave comments know not a single living person can decipher that garbage language you try and talk. Didn't your mother ever tell you how to pronunciate words or spell the words. its not hard man its the english language. learn it. you will get a lot farther in lifet than that street corner your currently working out.
    another reason why the nba should make it a rule that european players cannot have a contract with ANY team. they must be free and clear like their college conterparts in the U.S. I don't know why NBA teams constantly draft players that are currently contracted for another league. sounds just plain dumb.
  14. Edwin
    14. Posted by Edwin Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:15 pm EDT

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    Stupidity still reins high in the NBA world. The guy supposedly has a buyout at $8million or two years on his contract. Why come to the states and play for nothing. Clearly the guy can play over seas, no big loss he can pay off his debt and make some cash doing it. If he signs a 6 year deal then chances are he's just not gonna make it soon to the NBA, Let him play out his current contract and go from there.His old contract says two years. Signing a six year deal just sounds iffy and smells like something dead in the water. Timberwolves should have read the fine print before they made him their top draft choice.
  15. Dj Kobe
    15. Posted by Dj Kobe Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:44 pm EDT

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    i am getting sick of these international players...nba should not let them be available in the draft in they are under contract with other international teams...i remember a few yrs ago the magic got screw also with a number 10 pick...the player didnt want top join magic so he never camenot sure if it was a brazilian player or spanish player...
  16. GOOP
    16. Posted by GOOP Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:12 pm EDT

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    What a little punk!
  17. Freddie Joe Bob
    17. Posted by Freddie Joe Bob Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    Man, Freddie Joe jus bees enjoyrin speaksin bout dees squirrels an all dem crazy deal dey bees pullin.
    I use to bees node as "downtown freddie" back in da day cause I shute da bawl frum ways down da
    cort. Now all I bees shutin is da $hik. Now dis guy, Riki da roosta" Rubio, he bees one of dem
    squirrels I bees speakin of. How do he fank he gonna sine for one club whin he bees under
    contrak wif anuder one all da way cross da globe. I fank maybe he jus bees "goin fer da gold" an
    wood not draft him to plays fer me. Arghhhh & away.
  18. Jake B
    18. Posted by Jake B Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    Rubio is the real deal. He was the best PG prospect in the draft, and probably the best overall player. Griffin played in front of all of us, Rubio didn't.
    Let's not forget Rubio held more than his own against the greatest basketball team ever assembled in the Olympics with an injured shooting hand.
    He's a headache, but when he gets his ass over here, he'll develop into a top 5 PG. Not to mention whoever gets him now has a larger following in Spain, including games being broadcast in Spain and merchandise sales, off-season exhibition tours, etc. The Rockets and Lakers are huge internationally because of Yao and Pau. There's no denying these players eventually make more for the team's than they're paid.
  19. Morgan
    19. Posted by Morgan Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:15 pm EDT

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    what is up with all the hype? rubio isnt good he plays in freakin spain he'll get murdered in the nba he cant do anything against top pg's (deron williams, cp3, nash, baron davis, tony parker etc) hes not good to me soo stay in spain u euro dont come to the nba its not a little boys club
  20. Wu
    20. Posted by Wu Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:30 pm EDT

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    I just don't understand the thought process behind the buyout rules in the NBA.
    If the Timberwolves wanna pay the buyout why wouldn't you let them? I guess that would favor large market cities that can more easily afford to fork over 5-10 mil, but so what? Large market cities already have advantages (you see any free agents coming to Minnesota?).
    The best talent in the world not playing in the NBA are gonna have large buyout clauses. Why is the NBA making it unrealistic for those players to come play here?
    So stupid.
    And I read some report saying local businesses had offered up about 600,000 in endorsement deals... great. so he can just eat the other 7 mil? What are these people thinking? Change the rules. If the Wolvies want him that bad, let them pay!!!
  21. gsd2069
    21. Posted by gsd2069 Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    I think that he should not be allowed to ENTER the draft if they are not going to be playing in the NBA in the 1st or 2nd years after they are drafted.... it's not fair at all....
  22. Johnny P
    22. Posted by Johnny P Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:52 pm EDT

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    Well if Rubio ever wants to play in NBA, Minnesota has the right. They want him now, but it looks like his Euro team is playing hard to get. This guy better be good or Minnesota could be the known as a dumb franchise.
  23. Marc M
    23. Posted by Marc M Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:55 pm EDT

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    I'd laugh after all the hype when guys like Parker, Farmar, Davis, etc schools this kid. Hes good but his EURO good and there are only a handful few that have made it big. This kid is getting soo much hype he might be the next Darko!
  24. dennis s
    24. Posted by dennis s Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:03 pm EDT

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    I hope Nba will have a penalty or BAnd players like Rubio who just making fun or mocking this lite tournament. we need to teach this player's a lesson so that other wont follow so they will know what they are dealing with . so unfair specially for team who happen was need of a high caliber players . a waste of DRAFT . BAND THEM NOW !!!
    Rubio just STay there in Spain or Europe we don't need u !!!
  25. dawhortons
    25. Posted by dawhortons Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:17 pm EDT

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    yawn!!!!!!! who cares!!!!!!!!!!

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