Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio (9) passes the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill ... more 

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio (9) passes the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less