Ricky Rubio Has Worked Out for the Kings
... and Sam Amick said the Kings took video. Whether it will be made available is not known. Media was not allowed to watch Ricky get busy.
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its REALLY hard for me to believe any other team will draft him
especially if no one else has even gotten a workout. and only OKC got to talk to him right?
It would kinda be like Hasheem Thabeet being available @ #4. I doubt we draft a guy we havent even talked to.
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I can't find the link
But wasn’t there a story that Thabeet was interviewing/working out for the Kings?
With the 4th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings select Rickeke Flynenningday, point guard from Europe, Memphis, Syracuse, UCLA and Parts Unknown.
i thought they tried to bring him in yesterday, but i guess not. Hasheem doesnt exactly scream a Sactown type of guy anyways…
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by Scott Coleman on Jun 22, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean he plays defense?
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
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Doesn't look like it
It sounded like they wanted to set something up last week, but Thabeet hasn’t worked out with anyone (canceled with Memphis) and the prospects are supposed to report to New York tomorrow evening.
anyone one else think this guy is going to be a bust? he CANT score unless hes wide open under the basket for a dunk. He has no conditioning or stamina. Only thing he does well is block shots. And if you want a guy to block a few shots, go sign Verajo or Birdman. Im glad the Kings havent even thought about the guy
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by Scott Coleman on Jun 22, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Thabeet is better than that.
He’s got room to develop, just like any other young player in the draft. He’ll be better than Deke, IMO. That’s not a bad player to have on the roster. Having said that…
…RUBIIIOOOO!
Or Evans or Flynn or Curry.
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by PhutureKings on Jun 22, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Bust?
Determines what the team wants to do with Thabeet. If you just ask him to play defense it would work out well. Pair with a great offensive guard who carry the other end of the court and it’s a great combination along the lines of Iverson/Mutombo.
Only rule with Thabeet
is that you have to have 4 shooters on the floor with him because his man will always double and clog the lane.
Which is why I think Golden State would love to get him at 7
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Shawn Bradley didn't play 3 years of college ball
Thabeet also weighs more than Bradley did.
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Nope he's still doing the same crap in Golden State
except with less talent.
Father of the "Natt this!" movement.
very different players
Thabeet’s height and length are actually proportional to the rest of his body and he’d push bradley off the block w/ ease (pushing around a guy anchored to the ground like blair is actually quite hard). Shot blocking from a starting big is something that has been sorely lacking on the kings for quite some time. Keon Clark is probably the last good shot blocker we had and that was about 7 years ago…off the bench.
I want no part of Thabeet for the Kings
But, what you say is very true.
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Sounds like a recipe for success
I think even I could hit Hasheem Thabeet for an alley oop with no one guarding him.
he won't be a bust...I wouldn't mind having him if we didn't need a PG so bad
He’s only been playing basketball for a few years and big men are always the slowest to develop. With the right big man coach in the pros (like howard has in ewing, or bynum has with kareem) if he develops a semi consistent jump shots and some decent post moves he’ll be one of the better bigs in the league. The kings probably don’t have the time to wait for a guy like him to develop though.
You can’t teach size and he’s not a bad athlete either…especially for a guy at 7’3". A center like thabeet will alter a lot of shots just from his sheer presence. Whatever team has this guy in 3-4 years will one of the better centers in the league.
Completely agree
And I will add (even though I’d be happy to see the Kings get either guy) that Rubio is also a project.
Yeah, if the Kings landed Rubio @4 and Thabeet was still sitting around at 5?
I would pry that pick away from Washington if they are still considering dealing it. There are just no back up big men hiding around #23 or #31 and how many swing guys and point guards can you have on a roster.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
Washington has other things they can do with the pick
The idea that they will give it away for luxury tax relief is probably pretty erroneous. Especially more so if the economy picks up. Also, I might add, it’s not like Abe Pollin doesn’t have a shitton of money to begin with, or that a healthy Bullets team would pack the Verizon Center anyway.
In otherwords, I think Pollin would be willing to pay tax for this team in this circumstance. So, they will so they don’t lose talent they don’t have to lose.
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I heard he injured his shoulder over the weekend and shut down his workouts...
I forget where I saw it but that’s why I am guessing he pulled out of the Memphis workout and the Sacramento workout.
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I don't think he'll be a bust,
but how does a guy not work out for anyone?
Lower their expectations and rise to met them
But the guys that are doing the projecting
are not the guys that are doing the drafting.
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Blake Griffin didn't work out for anyone either
Unless you want to call him jumping and dunking over a 6’11 assistant coach a workout. It was a media showing more than anything else.
Rubio has really done everything the Kings could have asked of him up to this point. Seriously. Get over the workout thing.
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.....
Griffin's the unquestioned #1.
Thabeet’s on a puke machine.
Lower their expectations and rise to met them
Not for the Kings he's not
And, ultimately, that’s all that matters to me.
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.....
I was hoping beyond hope
to broaden your narrow mind.
Lower their expectations and rise to met them
Good luck
My mind is as broad as it’s going to get.
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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.....
I'm going to remind your wife you said 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.....
LOL
Emotional, impulsive, jealous?
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by PhutureKings on Jun 23, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree with his agent-
How exactly do you show off shot blocking skills in a private workout? Thabeet is a very respectful young man who’s character isn’t in question. If teams want to know what he does, they should watch tape. I would have recommended that he show up and meet teams but a workout would be pretty useless IMO. For now, he is working diligently on his strength and endurance so he can be NBA ready. The reports of him working out with a Navy Seal, climbing hills and shooting jumpers is pretty encouraging.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
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Just in time to move him to our pick on Chad Ford's next mock
Glad that got done. I hope the workout went well.
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Chad has to cover all draft scenarios. I think Ford has at least two more mock drafts to publish, maybe a 3rd and 4th. Is he having his showdown with Simmons this year? I can’t wait to see them both make fools of themselves again discussing the Kings pick. It’s not like we have the #10 or #12 pick this year were they can just blow through it.
Third and fourth
Version 6.0 is up right now.
Interesting to see that he has only worked out with the Kings
If he hasn’t worked out with anyone else I assume he just sealed the deal and he’ll be a King one way or another. Hopefully his agent can make Memphis and OKC think twice about picking him.
Rubio to Kings is far from a done deal.
He may just be ensuring he doesn’t fall any lower.
Teh Dego Dagger
No but he still has the leverage to make it happen.
And I think he will.
Crap
That was just about zero information.
With the 4th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings select Rickeke Flynenningday, point guard from Europe, Memphis, Syracuse, UCLA and Parts Unknown.
The Kings have to hold it under wraps
If they love him they lose the negotiating war with Memphis & OKC.
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.....
I'd bet anybody here even money
That you will hear something along the lines of: “We like him, but we’re still not very convinced, and we’re happy we have other options to consider. Evans, and Flynn are definitely still in play.” Even money. Anybody dare even bet at this point?
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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.....
I think that's a good call
There’s no reason the Kings would tip their hand. If they like him, they don’t want other people to know. If they don’t like him, you don’t want other people to know you’re leaning towards someone else.
Things could become very quiet for the next three days. Or we could continue to hear a lot of chatter without a whole lot of substance.
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I think mum will be the word.
No way they let the video out until after Thursday. You have to love the chess match being played. The open access has really drawn in the fan base so I guess the Kings have already won in a round about way and tie to this the fact that even the most robust fans among us have bought in to Evans, Rubio, or Flynn all being just fine is a spin campaign never quite seen before out of an NBA franchise. Bravo Kings.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
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I'd rather hear chatter.
At this point, spreading disinformation would be helpful, and the only way to do that is via chatter.
If we suddenly “go dark,” well, then you can pretty much figure out that the Kings liked what they saw.
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by PhutureKings on Jun 22, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
It's hard to spread misinformation about a guy practically everybody has heard of by the time he was 18
Let alone the fact that he’s been playing professionally for so long to boot. It won’t work, and it might tip the Kings hand as well. Saying nothing is the best bet until Thursday. After the draft, whether it’s Rubio or Flynn, we’ll see which works. But, in my experience, all talking does is expose what you think and don’t at some point.
The Kings have already shown they really like Rubio. They just aren’t willing to cater to the Grizz or Thunder to make a deal. That’s their problem. It’s just really that simple at this point.
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.....
It is better to remain silent...
…and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
by smgmatt on Jun 22, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Si senor
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.....
I love that piece of advice.
Every time I hear it, I think how astute it is, but yet, I can never recall it during the times when I need to.
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by PhutureKings on Jun 23, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a fool's bet.
You’re right—no way GP tips his hand.
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It's definitely a poker match
No bet.
If Memphis tries to trade, they lose Evans.
If OKC trades, they lose Thabeet.
I think at most we trade-up and give up our 23 or 31 pick or simply just sit pat.
by nothingbutnet on Jun 22, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
The Kings cannot let Rubio’s workout measurements go public. They are the only team with this intel and it’s something Memphis and OKC are probably dying to know. As of right now the Kings are the only team with a full gauge on Rubio’s speed and how it will translate to the NBA.
I’m guessing all chatter will cease to exist from the organization. Saying nothing provides no indication to where they are at.
Again
None of this shit matters. It’s not like Memphis doesn’t have an idea. Whatever you people think about Chris Wallace, he does have an idea that Rubio has long arms. He can guestimate they’re so & so long anyway. I don’t think the Grizz care to be quite honest.
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.....
Actions speak louder than words
The shrewdest move would be for the Kings to scramble to get Thabeet in here or Curry back for a second time…make clear we were not convinced by RR.
Life is every mammal's journey from very very wet to very very dry.
Can't now
The last day to work out anyone was today.
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.....
Outside of Griffin, can anyone put more butts in seats than Rubio?
Maybe Steph Curry? Maybe? I doubt it. I miss being the loudest arena in the league.
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Isn't saving money in this economy what it's all about?
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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.....
"Ricky YouTubio"?
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by Holmdel on Jun 22, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I like that
Since it’s very true to begin with.
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.....
Very funny- that could be our StR shirt if we land him.
His face on a Youtube screen on a laptop. “Check out the pass at the 1:43 mark” across the bottom.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
I'd buy it
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WAS HE MEASURED IN BAREFEET OR SOCKS OR SNEAKERS ?!?!?!?!
Sorry just rehashing the big-man joke.
by thekangarooster on Jun 22, 2009 3:31 PM PDT reply actions
6'5" is taller than Jrue and two inches shorter than Evans,
not bad for a pure point guard.
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look, I'm a Rubio fan
but the only person who actually thinks he’s 6’5" is Ailene Voisin. It’s funny how they list his height as 6’4" in one article on the front page and then in the next column over he’s got an extra inch, thanks to the clueless lady with an agenda to push.
It must include
the pedestal that she puts these guys on.
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by section214 on Jun 23, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Misinformation
That was just another classic GP smokescreen. The second foot was not bare, he was wearing a sock, but it had a hole in the heel.
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With the 4th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings select Rickeke Flynenningday, point guard from Europe, Memphis, Syracuse, UCLA and Parts Unknown.
Ah, good one...classic episode...
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Old bastards.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
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by jjham15 on Jun 22, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ole!!
Jerry Reynolds will mention his ‘Matador defense’ once or twice as well. And a Spanish version of ‘hippity-hop to the barber shop’ will be practiced as well.
The Kings need to compile a video from today of all Rubios’ missed shots, missteps, fatigued facial expressions, and edit out all the makes and impressive moves, then release that for OKC and Memphis to contemplate. Heck, for good measure, have him fall down while doing the agility drill.
his agility and speed drill
make the video run in slow motion
What they should have done
was created a fake, but uncut, video of him performing terribly. That way its not so obvious to Memphis and OKC that it’s edited
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Right
They could just use video of Zac Efron from Highschool Musical.
First Zac Efron reference on StR? Yeah, that’s right.
I'm sensing a new sig.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
I will shoot Ricky Rubio in the knees
before Zac Efron is in my sig.
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by Aykis16 on Jun 22, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is anyone else sick of this?
Ever since that Amick interview with Rubio in the hotel, Voisin has been enamored (to say the least) with his height. I know its stupid, but is anyone else sick of hearing her mention the fact that Rubio is 6’ 5"?
From the latest SacBee blog post:
One Kings offiicials openly referred to the 6-foot-5, long-limbed Rubio as a “prodigy.”
Gee, really Ailene? Is he 6’ 5"? I had no idea.. It’s not like you mention that every freaking time you mention Rubio.
If her job is to misrepresent the truth then she is kickass.
Maybe those big eye of hers are like a fish eye lens for a camera- everything is totally distorted in Ailene world.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
I don't think it's that big of a deal
She said size and physique reminded her or LBJ. The whole prodigy thing is a bit funny. He is something of that already, and I don’t think a Kings official has to confirm it.
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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.....
So I said to my one legged wife, Ailene....
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
Because...
nevermind. If you don’t know already, I’m not gonna waste my time. Read through the past couple weeks’ worth of posts and you’ll figure it out.
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simple: look at the rosters between memphis and sactown
memphis young guards: conley, mayo.
kings: martin.
if he comes to the kings, he’ll play early and hopefully develop.
also, sacramento is a great place. why wouldn’t he want to come toe th land of cowbells and governent bureaucracy? :)
by kingsbruins02 on Jun 22, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
can i unrec this for ignorance?
Sacramento = 16th largest media market in the USA.
Memphis = 48th.
Sacto = chance to start, develop with team
Memphis = competing for minutes with Conley, and basically just being drafted as a “moveable asset”
Sacto = loyal fan base that should fill the arena next season, great venue for foreign players/foreign players LOVED playing here
Memphis = 5k fans a night in a college town where nobody cares about the team, cheap owners, horrible exposure for foreign players/foreign players HATED playing there
by VenomySnicket on Jun 22, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Sacramento has had national exposure, so he probably watched the Kings a little as a kid.
Memphis? Doubt it.
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Yeah, next to "rec" there should be a "bitch-slap" option.
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by PhutureKings on Jun 23, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
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