2009 NBA Draft

[ipitythafool25]

Jennings also neglects to mention how that was Rubios first game back from a injury and had only logged 2 mins of playing time all year to that point

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Ricky-Rubio-1155/

about halfway down

Having sat out the entire season thus far, besides a short 2-minute spurt last weekend in the ACB, this obviously wasn’t the best time to evaluate Ricky Rubio’s progress. Regardless, there were a couple of things to take away from watching him play (briefly) against Rome and in practice the following day.

-His impact extends far beyond his ability to score:

We always knew this, but watching him play with only one hand (in practice it was almost painful to watch him shoot two-handed layups, air-ball mid-range jumpers and brick free throws) only amplified this point. Rubio got his hands on every ball even remotely in his area in the game we saw the moment he stepped out on the court—causing deflections and turnovers on a couple of occasions. His knack for getting in the passing lanes is nothing short of amazing, and he’s an absolute nuisance playing defense on the ball.

In addition, he was able to display his terrific court vision repeatedly, as he is simply unable to score with his right hand being in the shape it’s currently in. He was able to beat Brandon Jennings off the dribble badly on two separate occasions, and repeatedly delivered incredibly creative passes to teammates that surprised even them based on the way they reacted. They apparently either didn’t understand his brilliance or just aren’t used to being fed that way. A play at the end of the first half did a great job demonstrating his outstanding instincts—as he corralled a rebound with about two seconds remaining, and immediately whipped a full-court outlet pass to a streaking teammate for an easy layup just as time expired.

[GSW]

ill pass on ricky overyhype... give me brandan or johnny for my dubs

[GSW]

"Yeah, I think I'm a better player than he is. I just shoot the ball better than he can. The only thing I've seen him do sometimes is when he has a home-run pass or something like that. I think the dude is just all hype. I can't even front. I'm just going to be real with you guys."

lol @ Brandan... i want him!

[ex carrabba fan]

Damn, BJ has a big mouth

He's one of my franchise type prospects though, along with his friend Ricky.

Thing is, this is the type of draft where you only have one guy who can go to any team and make an impact no matter the system. Everyone after pick number 1 will need the proper personnel and system.

[OSUFan_88]

Quote: Originally Posted by jfsolo

Brandon Jennings is a Rubio ***** too http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2...ory?id=4255421

Rubio may suck, but Rubio and Jennings have about the same boom or bust potential.

[ProfessaPackMan]

I find it reading funny that Jennings is accusing another player of being all hype.

If Jennings wants to keep it real then at least say you weren't any better than the dude.

[KENYON06]

I don't get what the deal with Jennings is. I have yet to be impressed with him and I look back fondly on the time Derrick Rose completely owned him and had him crying on the bench with his crappy *** high top fade. Just something about him has me wondering how he will be good, he just gives me that vibe like he will not amount to much :/

[Vince]

Quote: Originally Posted by KENYON06

I don't get what the deal with Jennings is. I have yet to be impressed with him and I look back fondly on the time Derrick Rose completely owned him and had him crying on the bench with his crappy *** high top fade. Just something about him has me wondering how he will be good, he just gives me that vibe like he will not amount to much :/

Don't dis the high top fade....It's sick...lol