Ricky Rubio is certainly one of the biggest X-Factor’s of this years NBA Draft. He is currently getting a tonne of attention from this side of the pond, and will likely be a Top 5 pick in the draft. Many people have compared his game to another NBA great, 2-time NBA MVP Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns.
While a few weeks ago most NBA Mock Drafts were projecting Rubio to be a top 3 pick in the draft, a lot of the hype is being dispelled by concerns around his lack of physical strength, lacking defensive abilities on the ball, and the complications that come from drafting a European player under contract with a professional ball team overseas. The Sacramento Kings have the 4th pick in the upcoming draft and had a chance recently to sit down and chat with Rubio and work him out. Check out this interview Rubio did with Kings.com about what he brings to the table, and who his favorite NBA point guard is…
