March 20, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors
I think we can all agree that it is a travesty Ricky Rubio got a knee injury just over mid way through his rookie season. Why? Because he brought more flair and excitement to the court than we have seen in years in the NBA. Always with a smile on his face, the pass-first point guard brought up memories of Pistol Pete, and comparisons to Steve Nash due to his court vision and passing abilities. The TWolves are struggling lately without Rubio’s energy, and so it prompted us to recognize Rubio’s play with this Top 10 Rubio plays from his rookies season: