Ricky Rubio Will Be There at Number Four. I Think.

So I won’t go there again. But the bigger question is, is it more likely that OKC and Memphis pass on Rubio, leaving him at the #4 for the Kings – or do they make a deal to swap picks?

I would guess the latter…and why wouldn’t either team swing a deal with the Kings if it will net them an additional draft pick or player?

As do I.

About the lucrative “Good Feet” endorsement potential in the Sacramento area.

That alone may cover his buyout. ;)

Don’t think the potential financial impact of Rubio in a Kings uniform won’t be a big impetus. The Maloofs are bleeding red and stand to lose millions and millions if they do not bring excitement back to Arco. Seats are empty. Fans stay away in droves. Does drafting Jonny Flynn change that?!?

If we have to sweeten the pot by taking back a big contract to move up two spots, and also to slot Rubio in at a higher starting salary, I think the Maloofs bite the bullet, and do it. The increase in revenue through jersey sales, ticket sales, could be a bonanza to a team wallowing in NBA wasteland.

But my god this would be fantastic

And he just falls to you,Is Beno a Spanish speaker?

Rubio going to Memphis doesn’t change the teams stability. But Rubio coming to Sacramento would change the organization dramatically. He’ll put butts in seats. Everyone will love him for different reasons. He’ll make the Maloofs money. If the Maloofs are making money they’re more likely to be patient when it comes to the arena situation. If this team starts making money again and contributing to the local economy the arena is more likely.

If Rubio goes to Memphis, Memphis is still fucked. If Rubio comes here, he could be a savior

I haven’t seen a collective man crush run this deep since LA and Kobe.

Meanwhile, we’re still talking about a guy who’s not that athletic and can’t really shoot, right? Right.

Memphis should no longer be involved in league after the Pau Gasol trade to the Lakers. That deal stunk to high hell and the entire Western Conference has suffered because of the injustice. Memphis has no fans and no hope for a good, self-inflicted reasons. Let them suffer and let them learn.

I was around when Billy Owens refused to play in Sacramento. He had good reason. Lukenbill was only interested in running a profitable franchise off a shoestring budget so completely ignored his basketball guys if a moved involved any financial risk. Hence we were an awful, plague of a franchise for well over a decade.

OKC isn’t exactly on the up and up either. They have lots of young, great talent they have acquired from high draft picks the last few years. They are in a far better position than most franchises. There is record is so bad because they refuse to fill their roster in with role players to help them win. Instead, they stay artificially bad so they can continue to stockpile more top draft picks.

I might feel a little bad if Rubio’s agent was attacking the Clippers because that franchise has tried to win and compete over the last 5 years. They had a good nucleus and lost it because of injury. They spent big money bringing Baron Davis than their franchise guy, Elton Brand turned his back on them. Even then, they didn’t give up. They took big risks bringing in Camby and Zach Randolph.

Really, I’m not sticking up for either franchise. It’s questionable whether either of them are actually playing by the spirit of the rules. If Rubio, wants to stick it back to them than I am on board.

Will anyone dangle an all-star for the chance to draft Ricky? If so, who?

(Ok, that’s your cue to know this information contains no factual data nor is it based on reality.)

The entire Memphis front office is enthralled with Rubio however Memphis’s owner Michael Heisley is dead set on drafting Hasheem Thabeet. You go Mr. Heisley, channel your inner Maloof. Maybe it’s time fire back up that private jet for a pep talk if his resolve should waiver.

Washington Wizards are in hot pursuit of OKC #3 pick in order to grab Rubio. They are willing to swap #5 pick and JaVale McGee. The trade makes complete sense from the Thunder’s perspective.

However, it makes absolutely no sense from the Washington perspective. I’m sure Rubio and his agent would be thrilled with the inevitable looming cat fight with the black Zoolander, Gilbert Arenas. Spare me the argument that Arenas could move to SG, he’s a ball hog to the infinite degree and an insecure player to boot. Really, when would Rubio ever touch the ball? No one in there right mind is going to trade for Gilbert with that contract and injury history. The situation would be nothing but the most obvious, predictable disaster and I don’t see Rubio crossing the Atlantic to be apart of it.

wait and see. Rubio would be an amazing add to this Kings team, people always look at measurable statistics when it comes to the draft, but the statistics on Rubio don’t really tell the story. Steve Nash was a two time MVP and John Stockton is one of the best players ever; they didn’t really ever have elite athleticism. Rubio really reminds me of a bigger John Stockton…great leader, ball hawk, and an okay spot up shooter. Rubio has been hyped since he was 15…this kid has been improving every year. The guy is a legit 6’4’’ with a 6’7’’ wingspan he will be at the very least a decent defender. We will regret not finding a way to get him.

he did drop to #4 which I do hope happens; there might be conflict between K-Mart & him. Watching Rubio shows that he is more of a shooting PG. It just depends on how many shots K-Mart is willing to give up.