Voisin: Rubio Will Workout on Wednesday

"Kings co-owners Joe and Gavin Maloof, who would have to commit to a potentially complicated legal process and/or potential trade scenario if Geoff Petrie identifies Rubio as his NBA Draft Day target (at No.4), are flying in from Las Vegas early Wednesday to watch the 18-year-old run through some drills during an early afternoon workout. Details of the session are unclear, though apparently it won't be too extensive. Rubio recently finished his EuroLeague season and has been taking a break physically. Nonetheless, I am sure Petrie and new Kings coach Paul Westphal are curious for a closer peek."

Also, dinner was at Aioli's Bodega Española on 18th and L...

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I'm rec'ing this fanshot

Since its the first time that I can remember that Ailene Voisin actually reports something I want to hear, and its actually news.

Father of the "Natt this!" movement.

by Aykis16 on Jun 17, 2009 2:37 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs

I'm reccing this comment

For accuracy.

by misterbrister on Jun 17, 2009 6:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

forget the workout

“The body. Having only watched Rubio on television, most closely during last summer’s Olympics, I was surprised by his physique. Dressed in a black T-shirt, shorts and sneakers, he appeared taller than his listed height – close to 6-foot-5. He also had better definition, particularly in his upper arms. He wasn’t the skinny young thing he looks like on the tube.”

He is starting to sound like he has Tyreke Evans’ body, without the time in the weight room.

"Because they don't have four pointers."
- Antoine Walker, on why he shoots so many three pointers

by Ellimist on Jun 17, 2009 3:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

definately noticed those shoulders in the interview

looks like there is gonna be room for alot of muscle on there, hes no kevin martin.

by Citadel 29 on Jun 17, 2009 5:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe he swung by Barry Bonds place on the way to Sacto for some "flax seed oil".

"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.

by jjham15 on Jun 17, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he wears 25

We’re fucked.

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Jun 17, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not that anyone cares

But I totally called it, on the workout and the restaurant. I hope he ordered the mussels… no one has better mussels than Aioli.

Also from the “talking to myself” file: I’m glad Ricky got to scope out Midtown a bit (and one of the most “happening” parts of Midtown too) instead of being secluded in Natomas his first night here.

by AnotherStupidSN on Jun 17, 2009 8:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Aioli has muscles?

Who woulda ever thought that.

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Jun 17, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Suck it rest of the league...

we got a workout!

There now I've met the 75 word count. -pookeyguru

by moproblemz on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Too funny...

.. yeah OKC and Memphis how you like them apples. If Ricky takes pitty on you and grants a workout then you’ll only get our sloppy Sactown seconds. Glad to see Aioli was the dinner stop. The best Spanish food in town.

Damn you Robert Horry!!!

by chupacabara on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best Spanish food in town...

OK, I get it, but wouldn’t you be kind of pissed if you went to Italy and they took you to the best American food place in town?

"It would be my honor to be your new stepfather."

by PhutureKings on Jun 17, 2009 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

They don't have Weinerschnitzel in Italy

I looked.

by AnotherStupidSN on Jun 17, 2009 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not if I was potentially staying in Italy for a long time..

.. (say 10-15 years for arguments sake) and I wanted to see if there was someplace I could get some authentic grub when home sickness kicks in.

Damn you Robert Horry!!!

by chupacabara on Jun 17, 2009 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

good point

Oakland Raider fan till I DIE!!!

by Robby1987 on Jun 17, 2009 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It would only piss me off

because American cuisine is like feces compared to a lot of European food. Although I love me a good steak.

Father of the "Natt this!" movement.

by Aykis16 on Jun 17, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seriously though

It could have been a big deal that he was able to order his meal in his native language and to eat what he likes. He’s 18 and this is his first trip to the states, and personally I want him to be as comfortable as possible right now. This whole process must be pretty nerve wracking for him. He’ll have plenty of time to find the best steak in town.

by AnotherStupidSN on Jun 17, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Which is still Ruth Chris' right?

Ha.

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Jun 17, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

My backyard.

by AnotherStupidSN on Jun 17, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Still havent had Ruth's Chris

I’m new in town, but I plan on going. Is it good?

FYI – the imported Kobe Filet ($135) at that steak restaurant in MGM Vegas is not that great. I wasn’t dumb enough to order it…but my friend was! It was only mildly better than the American corn-fed filet at about $50.

"It would be my honor to be your new stepfather."

by PhutureKings on Jun 17, 2009 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Never been there wouldn't know

But it’s a pretty exclusive chain. As far as I know there are only 2 in town. One on Fair Oaks blvd, and the other is part of the Roseville Galleria (on the backside).

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Jun 21, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

this is

great news. hopfully he doesnt work out for anybody else.

that would be making a STRONG statement.

Oakland Raider fan till I DIE!!!

by Robby1987 on Jun 17, 2009 10:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

now theres word

he may not even go to memphis or OKC even for interviews.

this is awesome :)

Punjabi by Nature

by Robby1987 on Jun 17, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Link?

There now I've met the 75 word count. -pookeyguru

by moproblemz on Jun 17, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

here you go

Rubio’s representatives initially said he would only interview in Sacramento, but the question of what basketball activities he would engage in during his visit – if any – was still being discussed while the two parties shared dinner.

http://www.sacbee.com/kings/story/1952930.html

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by Robby1987 on Jun 17, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs