Wolves Updates 5/10
by SG on May 10, 2010 2:10 AM CDT
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Rubio has "great frame of mind," Laimbeer meets with Sixers and more
From Marc Berman/New York Post:
Walsh, who flew to Paris on Thursday for the European Final Four, has his eyes not just on draft prospects but on 2010 free agents, forward Linas Kleiza and Josh Childress, the athletic wing formerly of the Hawks, as well as Minnesota point guard Ricky Rubio of Spain.
The talented Kleiza, 25, a restricted free agent for the Nuggets, and Childress both played this season for Olympiakos Athens, which reached the final yesterday. They will play Rubio’s FC Barcelona.
With point guard Jonny Flynn emerging as a force for the Timberwolves, the Spanish sensation is expected to be dealt by Walsh’s buddy, ’Wolves general manager David Kahn.
The Wolves, should they decide to retain Rubio's rights rather than package him to move up in June's draft, hold an appreciating asset. Team sources confirm that since he helped the Spanish national team to last year's European championship, he has spent extended time in the weight room for the first time in his career. Meanwhile, Barcelona's coaches have put in overtime to work on his shooting mechanics.
"He has had a great frame of mind," said FC Barcelona's coach, Xavi Pascual. "It's difficult to overcome the competition, but he's improved this year. And taking into consideration how young he still is, he's showed great maturity in the way he approaches these games."
In the Euroleague final, in front of 14,000 rabid fans at Bercy Arena in Paris, Rubio scored nine points, above his season average of 6.7. His minutes are still rationed, the occasional wayward pass a reminder that he is still a work in progress.
From Sid Hartman:
Timberwolves first round draft pick Ricky Rubio is a member of the FC Barcelona basketball team that won the Euroleague Championship on Sunday. Rubio had nine points, two assists, two steals, and one block in the 86-68 victory over Olympiakos of Greece. In the semifinals Friday, Rubio had 10 points, eight assists, two steals and hit a late three-pointer in a 64-54 victory over Moscow.
From the Associated Press:
Former Detroit player Bill Laimbeer and former Toronto coach Sam Mitchell met with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday in Dallas to discuss the team's vacant coaching job.
"We want to speak to as many qualified candidates as possible and certainly Bill Laimbeer's credentials as a player and success as a coach — including three championships in six seasons in the WNBA — speaks for itself," general manager Ed Stefanski said. "We want to thank Bill for meeting with us."
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The Sixers will have interviewed six candidates by the end of the day today.
Kate Fagan lays odds on those.
She gives Laimbeer or Sam Mitchell the best chance.
"People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character." RWE
Sam Smith had something
about how Laimbeer’s supposedly been divisive in the Wolves’ locker room.
Take it for what it’s worth. Smith holds his friends dear, and holds grudges from back in the Bad Boys day I bet.
"People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character." RWE
(Yeah, sorry, I was just a' scrollin' down.)
"People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character." RWE
God bless the New York media
They’re a soothing constant in a turbulent world.
For added thrills
translate them into Castilian Spanish, Catalans, and then back into English.
"People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character." RWE
Sid doesn't understand...
…what “In Favor” and “Against” means for blocked shots. Rubio did not block a shot, but whatever.
Just felt like poking fun at Sid.
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Flynn emerging?
I wonder if he was watching the same games that Twolves’ fans were watching.
Awesome
We’ll trade them Flynn for Gallinari straight up.
by Cedarpenguin on May 10, 2010 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
I would like to think
the “greatest sports town in the world” would demand non-head-up-the-ass media coverage.
I know
The NY media’s take on Rubio is now my go-to source for instant comedy. Adding Flynn to the mix makes it even better! Just to recap:
With point guard Jonny Flynn emerging as a force for the Timberwolves, the Spanish sensation is expected to be dealt by Walsh’s buddy, ’Wolves general manager David Kahn.
"Thankfully, they are not straw-colored brain bats."
by biggity2bit on May 10, 2010 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Didn't think I'd hear the words "jonny flynn" and "force" in the same sentence
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin
by thewild_viking_twins on May 10, 2010 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
or
Kurt Rambis is “forced” to put “jonny flynn” on the bench. I guess
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin
by thewild_viking_twins on May 10, 2010 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Or, “boy, Jonny really tried to force that pass,” or “Jonny didn’t really have the space to get to the rim there, but he really tried to force the issue even though 2 guys were open on the other side of the court.”
I think it’s a perfect fit, actually.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
The Post caters to the "head-up-the-ass" crowd
Niche marketing.
by pagingstanleyroberts on May 10, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
If you think the original article is bad
you don’t want to take a trip to the comments section of that article.
I would feel a lot better about Rubio's frame of mind
If Vasquez and JCN were not in his ear, whispering about how much going to the NBA would suck.
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." -- Yogi Berra
That's more speculation than anything else
There’s a heavy Spanish contingent in the NBA who could argue the opposite.
by pagingstanleyroberts on May 10, 2010 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
From Sam Smith FWIW:
“— It looks like the 76ers may hire… Philadelphia Daily News reported the 76ers are interviewing Bill Laimbeer, which means they must have interviewed everyone already as Laimbeer is the official bottom of the barrel. If you are seriously talking to the most miserable man ever to be in the NBA then you should be nearing the end of your search. The 76ers have interviewed some good candidates, namely Doug Collins, who strikes me as the no-brainer, but that being only if the team wants to get better. Sam Mitchell is good and so is Avery Johnson. They’ve been through. But I’ve heard Laimbeer has so divided things in Minnesota that Kevin Love can’t wait to get away. Of course, I assume Laimbeer is getting plenty of recommendations, as opponents knows if the 76ers hire him they are done for the next decade.”
If Laimbeer is the one souring Love…good riddance.
Why is Doug Collins a no-brainer?
Again, it’s a Smith “close personal friend” thing I guess, dating from Bulls days?
"People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character." RWE
Well, compared to Mitchel, Avery and Laimbeer
I guess Collins would be a no-brainer. He’s by far the best of that group.
Is anyone else as disturbed as I am by the "Dog-Human Hybrid" ad on this site?
On another note, i read some quotes from Rubio earlier. Obviously he’s happy, still looking forward to the ACB playoffs.
One thing he said was about looking forward to seeing if they can repeat next year.
We Are the Washington Generals
by Eric in Madison on May 10, 2010 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, "see" if they can repeat, as in "television"
He’s obviously coming. That pretty much confirms it. And, I might as well spill the beans, so is Phil Jackson.
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