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NBA: Redrafting the 2009 NBA Draft

By John Bauman

January 27, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) controls the ball against the defense of Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 27, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) controls the ball against the defense of Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ricky Rubio. 7. player. 41. <p>Ricky Rubio. Oh, what to do with Ricky Rubio. You either love him or you hate him, depending on whether you prefer counting stats or analytics or love of great passing.</p> <div class=. Guard. Spain

Rubio was selected 5th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by Minnesota and he has continued to show great passing skills without showing much improvement on the scoring side of things since he came into the league.

The Warriors still lose out on this pick in the grand scheme of things because they drafted Stephen Curry and formed the foundation for the splash brothers in the real 2009 draft with this pick. Even with Rubio, however, GSW is a contender in the Western Conference. I am seeing pictures of David Lee in endless pick and rolls with Rubio in my head right now.

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Ricky Rubio

Guard, Spain

Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors /

Ricky Rubio. Oh, what to do with Ricky Rubio. You either love him or you hate him, depending on whether you prefer counting stats or analytics or love of great passing.

Rubio was selected 5th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by Minnesota and he has continued to show great passing skills without showing much improvement on the scoring side of things since he came into the league.

The Warriors still lose out on this pick in the grand scheme of things because they drafted Stephen Curry and formed the foundation for the splash brothers in the real 2009 draft with this pick. Even with Rubio, however, GSW is a contender in the Western Conference. I am seeing pictures of David Lee in endless pick and rolls with Rubio in my head right now.

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