…of the articles cited is that if there is in fact a concern about Rubio’s acceptance in the current lockerroom, but they know he’s the guy they want, couldn’t they trade one or two of the said malcontents to move up and take Rubio at 2/3? Seems like a natural progression, if he is indeed the one they want after all factors are resolved.

My head tells me that today’s workout will cast a great deal of light on the situation, and provide a lot of clarity on the next three days. If there is a fracturing in the front office about who to take, it is worth remembering that only the Euro scouts and GP have seen RR play competitively in person, and this last visit could be the tipping point. Reading between the lines (which is what one must do with GP), multiple visits overseas and three days of interaction with a point guard prospect generating his own natural publicity and marketing machine makes me believe the pairing could be a natural marriage for a small town team in need of significant buzz. Sure, Tyreke Evans might be the better LONG-term option, but Rubio will generate short term energy needed. With a team and city needing serious convincing for a new arena and commitment, short-term may be the flavor most needed at the minute.

I do not know what do these guys have against Ricky but as you say in this post their arguments are…at least…ridiculous

“he’s only 18 years old and not a native English speaker” – He played with pro’s when he was 15, he turned pro at 16, he was the PG starter of Spain in Olympic Final against USA with 17 (J.Calderón was injured); always as a PG and always with leadership. In spanish league we have players for many countries, so, wich language do you think most of the time the coaches speak with the players in…English, right (it’s incredible, I know, but when you have to tell the play to do to one french, one slovenian, one spanish and two american guys…it’s the better to do it in english) and you can see the interview a few post ago, come on, in three months he could speak english as well as anyone in the court…to, at least, play basketball.

You can say you prefer anyone in the draft, but, arguying this way is nothing but foolish words.

PD: I’m so sorry about my english, I’m learning it seeing Lost and Prison Break subtitled. See you.

the entire free world had Griffin and Rubio clearly separated from the rest. Then everyone drops acid and runs from the monsters.

Note to free world: Nothing’s changed.

I think the issue I read about (can’t remember where) was that the front office thought Rubio would contribute to an overall lack of toughness on the team, which I think is a valid concern. We aren’t a tough squad, and I don’t think Ricky is a particularly physical player. In that case, Evans is going to bring something more to the table. Is it enough to overlook the other things Rubio gives you? That’s the million dollar question, but I do think it is a valid concern.

Also, I personally don’t think all of the interest in these other players is a coincidence. It only stregthens our position.

Lastly, if Rubio is there, and Minny really is offering their pick and Kevin Love, we would be crazy not to take Tyreke and Love for Rubio.

I don’t understand why it’s become a prevailing notion that Rubio isn’t tough. Is it just because he doesn’t look strong.. From what I can tell, he plays a tough brand of basketball. He doesn’t shy away from contact when he drives since he gets to the line a lot and he really gets after it on defense. I don’t think physical toughness from a point guard is really all that important in the grand scheme of things anyway. Physical toughness from a power forward or center I think is paramount but not so much from a point. I think it’s important points be mentally tough and as far as I can tell, he seems alright in that department.

you either have the talent of you don’t, if you can’t play its hard to be a leader.

The Lakers drafted some 18 year old kid a few years ago, so guy called Kobe Bryant what happened to him.

You don’t get to play professional sports without a degree of toughness

I think you pick the best player for your team, I think any notions of marketing needs is just BS, if you win you will get fans, if you play an interesting style that helps, look at the Warriors, in short the game is the thing

Wasn’t it a draft day trade for Vlade?, West wanted Kobe for the Lakers

Kitty pushin the watermelon.. Cat’s don’t even LIKE melon !!

I think the Kings like Rubio, but are playing VERY coy. It’s a cat and mouse game and as usual, I have a feeling that Petrie is gonna come out of this smelling like a rose. Besides, whomever the Kings DO select will be “The Guy we were after all along!!!” Right? So whomever it is (God let it please be a point guard to replace BEANO, HE STINKS!) We will hail him the greatest draft pick since…..well since… well anyway, he’ll be great! Don’t believe me, go to the Kings Love fest known as the draft party, I hear there are still some free tickets…

What is more important and should be of the utmost concern is HOW MUCH can the MaGoofs fork over for free agents? If they are tight fisted, we end up in the lottery again (which might not be so bad, considering next years prospects might be better and the Ping Pong balls might fall our way…yea right)! We must be on Stern’s shit list…

isnt the right fit for the kings………..i think brandon jennings is and he will bring the swagger to the kings locker room