Rubio Close To Five-Year Deal With Barcelona

Dr. J. Naismith · 07-30-2009, 11:13 AM

Ugh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pioneer Press

FC Barcelona is close to making Ricky Rubio a five-year offer worth $1.4 million annually with an escape clause allowing him to play in the NBA after two years.

Rubio was paid just $97,000 last season by DKV Joventut.

Source - Click here

**Belsius** · 07-30-2009, 11:18 AM

http://www.marca.com/2009/07/30/balo...248961360.html

Real Madrid has made a bigger offer but apparently he prefers to stay in Barcelona. Its sad because he wants to go to the NBA but DKV hasnt accepted Minnesotas offer that reduces the buyout.
Nothing has been done yet though, Barcelonas offer is not big enough yet. If he doesnt go to the NBA, at least I ope I can see him in Real coached by Messina.

n30tokyo · 07-30-2009, 11:26 AM

i thought the Wolves were set to sign him this season??

Someguy again · 07-30-2009, 02:00 PM

I think this is why the wolves got double PGs in the draft.

jeffb · 07-30-2009, 02:06 PM

Hahhhhhhhhhhhhh! Sorry but that's hillarious.

Mr4thQuarter · 07-30-2009, 02:20 PM

It's stupid Minnesota can't pay for the buyout imo. Makes the NBA look like amateurs.

**INSIDER** · 07-30-2009, 02:28 PM

Minny made the mistake of drfting 2 PG's, because in doing so - it made rubio expendable.
they should have just drafted Flynn and then Curry or someone.
Rubio is gone for sure.

komot · 07-31-2009, 02:22 AM

they actually drafted 4 PG's i think, 3 first round 1 2nd round, they did end up trading lawson.

MetaLRasaM · 07-31-2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INSIDER

Minny made the mistake of drfting 2 PG's, because in doing so - it made rubio expendable.
they should have just drafted Flynn and then Curry or someone.
Rubio is gone for sure.

I don't know man, in a draft, you need to get the best available to you, they did just that.

Look at this way, WHEN, not if, but WHEN he comes to the NBA, he will be Wolves property...I would do the same.

t-bag · 08-03-2009, 09:52 PM

Drafting both Flynn and Rubio was genius. There is a reason Rubio fell that low in the draft and it had nothing to do with talent or need. Kahn was in the best position to draft Rubio and completely hedge out any of the risk associated wth doing so.

He can trade Flynn once Rubio comes over, or alternatively trade Rubio at a high value once all of the contract/Euro risk is out of the picture.

AR1815 · 08-04-2009, 08:55 AM

I understand the move, and I've said before that I think it's best for Rubio to spend a year or two in Europe to get stronger and more mature... but why the 5-year deal? Why not just sign a 2-year deal? Won't this lead to the exact same scenario that he is in now? I'm sure if Barcelona is agreeing to pay his buyout, they want to see him play for all 5 years.

**Belsius** · 08-04-2009, 09:19 AM

Its a five year deal but with a low buyout at the end of the second year so he can leave to the NBA easily if he wants after two years.

AR1815 · 08-04-2009, 09:27 AM

Oh okay, if the buyout is low, then it makes sense. Still, why not just sign a 2 year deal? It's not like the Wolves won't want him back.

Febreezy · 08-04-2009, 10:23 AM

That sucks, so he has to do this to get the NBA.

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07-30-2009, 11:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Belsius a paranoid android My name is Iñigo Montoya Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 8,602 Representing:	http://www.marca.com/2009/07/30/balo...248961360.html Real Madrid has made a bigger offer but apparently he prefers to stay in Barcelona. Its sad because he wants to go to the NBA but DKV hasnt accepted Minnesotas offer that reduces the buyout. Nothing has been done yet though, Barcelonas offer is not big enough yet. If he doesnt go to the NBA, at least I ope I can see him in Real coached by Messina.

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n30tokyo is pounding the rock! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: t.o. Posts: 862 Representing:	i thought the Wolves were set to sign him this season??

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INSIDER BOOBS never too old. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: richmond hill Posts: 10,804 Representing:	Minny made the mistake of drfting 2 PG's, because in doing so - it made rubio expendable. they should have just drafted Flynn and then Curry or someone. Rubio is gone for sure.

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komot wanting harrison barnes Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 479 Representing:	they actually drafted 4 PG's i think, 3 first round 1 2nd round, they did end up trading lawson.

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t-bag Scrub City Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 736 Representing:	Drafting both Flynn and Rubio was genius. There is a reason Rubio fell that low in the draft and it had nothing to do with talent or need. Kahn was in the best position to draft Rubio and completely hedge out any of the risk associated wth doing so. He can trade Flynn once Rubio comes over, or alternatively trade Rubio at a high value once all of the contract/Euro risk is out of the picture.

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AR1815 set adrift on a memory bliss of you. Reptars Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 889 Representing:	I understand the move, and I've said before that I think it's best for Rubio to spend a year or two in Europe to get stronger and more mature... but why the 5-year deal? Why not just sign a 2-year deal? Won't this lead to the exact same scenario that he is in now? I'm sure if Barcelona is agreeing to pay his buyout, they want to see him play for all 5 years.

08-04-2009, 09:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
Belsius a paranoid android My name is Iñigo Montoya Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 8,602 Representing:	Its a five year deal but with a low buyout at the end of the second year so he can leave to the NBA easily if he wants after two years.

08-04-2009, 09:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
AR1815 set adrift on a memory bliss of you. Reptars Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 889 Representing:	Oh okay, if the buyout is low, then it makes sense. Still, why not just sign a 2 year deal? It's not like the Wolves won't want him back.

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Febreezy Rob Ford's dopeman. Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anywhere there's Internet Posts: 2,804 Representing:	That sucks, so he has to do this to get the NBA.