Timberwolves introduce Ricky Rubio
MINNEAPOLIS -- For two years, Minnesota Timberwolves fans have been tantalized by the myth of Ricky Rubio.
Rubio's
Spanish league games were rarely on television in the Twin Cities, so
they watched grainy YouTube highlights -- a behind-the-back pass here, a
nifty dribble there -- to get their fix. The air of mystery only seemed
to increase the hype.
The 20-year-old point guard held his first
press conference in Minnesota on Tuesday, looking to pull back the
curtain and introduce himself to the fans who have so eagerly
anticipated his arrival.
“
One of the best sentences ever was Magic Johnson say a basket make one guy happy, an assist two guys happy.
”
-- Ricky Rubio
"I was so
comfortable over there, but Minnesota makes me feel comfortable too,"
Rubio said. "(The Timberwolves) supported me, they were happy about my
things, my winnings, in Barcelona, and I was like, 'Oh, they want me
over there. I feel that love over there.' I want to give back that
love."
The Timberwolves drafted Rubio in 2009 with the fifth
overall pick, but a large buyout with his Spanish team at the time
coupled with Rubio's desire to stay home and work on his game kept him
from immediately heading to the NBA.
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