$14 mil per for a guy that is probably the worst shooter in the NBA and can't play D... wow!!! A lot of money for a guy that provides some flashy passes
It's comments like this that make me think people haven't watched him play and make comments simply to make them.
Rubio does have his weaknesses, but defense is definitely not one of them. He has excellent instincts which makes him one of the best in the NBA at steals and one of the better defensive players in the NBA.
Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio was not among the 10 players named to the NBA all-defensive team Monday, but he did receive five votes to the first team. Rubio received 19 points in all. It took a minimum of 76 points to make the second team. Two points were awarded for first-team votes and one point for votes for the second team.
Rubio just turned 24 10 days ago and last year averaged 9.5 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 8.6 apg, and 2.3 spg. He is a bad shooter. However, he's a career 80% from the FT line, so it's not like he's a liability there. His form has also improved a lot, working with shooting coach Mike Penberthy since the summer, and I expect it to to pay dividends sooner rather than later.
His passing is also exceptional and one of the best players in this as well.
NBA GM pollWhich player is the best passer?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 64.3%
2. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 10.7%
Rajon Rondo, Boston -- 10.7%
Ricky Rubio, Minnesota -- 10.7%
5. Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers -- 3.6%