Ricky Rubio best PG since Magic

So you would take Rubio over Chauncey Billups in his prime?  Thats just reckless statement.  He is having a solid rookie season.  In his PRIME Chauncy was winning a championships and knocking down game winning shots.  Get real.

nobody forgot about gary payton.  this topic is about rookie seasons.  as in, "ricky rubio is having the best rookie season since Magic johnson"

You interpreted it that way.  The dude that started the thread said the following "Rick Rubio is the best point guard to hit the NBA since Magic Johnson.".......He is not specifically talking about the best rookie season or anything like that.  But you interpreted it that way.

Regardless, I was not really calling you out specifically but this is just another thread where a bunch of point guards are named and we are midway through page 2 and nobody has mentioned Gary Payton.

 

the glove didn't have a great rookie season.  Those players i listed had GREAT rookie season.  GP did not. 

 


Fair enough.

Here are some rookie numbers to support my claim:

John Stockton:  5.6 pts per game, 5.1 assists/gm, 1.3 reb/gm, 1.3 stl/gm

Steve Nash:  3.3 pts/gm, 2.1 assists/gm, 1.0 reb/gm, .3 stl/gm (behind Kidd)
(3rd yr) 7.9pts, 5.5 assists, 2.9 rebs, .8 steals

Magic Johnson:  18 pts/gm, 7.3 assists/gm, 2.9 rebs/gm, 2.4 stl/gm

Rick Rubio (projection for remainder of season):  15+ pts/gm, 11+ assists/gm, 5+ rebs/gm, 2+ stl/gm



Dude, that was not my interperation, above is the first post on the thread.  

Let's not keep re-posting that mis-information.  Magic Johnson was averaging 7.7 rebounds per game.  That's just ridiculous....I guess that's what Lebron's been doing all these years. Rubio's 18-11-8 is pretty impressive.....only took 10 shots.  That's what I love about him, he is efficient with the ball as well as with his amount of shots and shot selection. 

Magic Johnson averaged 7.7 rebounds per game!

Dude, that was not my interperation, above is the first post on the thread.  

Well we have come to the same conclusion that we interpreted it differently.  Now I will be able to sleep tonight.

"You interpreted it that way. The dude that started the thread said the following "Rick Rubio is the best point guard to hit the NBA since Magic Johnson.".......He is not specifically talking about the best rookie season or anything like that. But you interpreted it that way." - Zagstuh

This is correct. Not basing these comments on stats.....I just used those rookie stats to support the argument. My position is solely based on what my eyes are telling me. Obviously, the stats help to affirm what I believe I'm seeing in his impact on the game.

Looking at the T-Wolves +/- differentials for this year per player, Rubio is sitting at +101 while the closest teammate is only at +55 range, with Love at a +51. This boy brings some big chips to the table on a nightly basis.

This thread is out of control.  Is Rubio really even better than Kyrie Irving?  Word.

BNW2: All others, who rave and dare to say Rubio compares to Magic, most like never be any player who will!! Larry Bird was an exceptional leader, passer, shooter and rebounder yet Magic was better except as outside gunner. This thread is a huge overreaction to a flashy player like Pistol Pete. Possibly, the future years may live up to his hype, but only if he is traded to a contender. Rondo is the best PG, especially as dish off and rebounder, when needed, he can score, and should he stay healthy could be super player. Major reason Rubio cannot compare: Magic was a leader.currently Ricky is not. Really: BNW2 Rubio as good defender as Rondo? Not close!!

Congratulations Kobe!  Keep doin' your thing.  Back in the day, before he played his first pro game, he was my guy to walk in the footsteps of MJ.  After seeing some high school all-star footage, I came away believing the kid from Lower Merion had all the right stuff.  As Kobe shoots his way into the sunset, I've found my new Kobe, in a completely different package.  What a beautiful thing.  I wasn't really lookin', but Rubio just keeps callin' me.  So........before you fall over in laughter, or when you get up from laughter, or calling Bobby a Crackhead, understand that Kobe is also on my resume. 

Keep scorin' Kobe.  And keep ballin' Ricky. 

Dont be dicks guys. The Twolves have sucked for a long time now, too long for a good franchise to be.

Let them have their Rubio. They know it may not last lol

I hear you Inimical..........but the T-Wolves just went over .500 for the first time since Garnett, without Kevin Love.  Rubio's stat line is bongers to me.  Didn't see the game, but I know Rubio was passed over by the Kings in the 2009 Draft, as they took Tyreke Evans.  Players pay attention to that stuff.  Tyreke Evans ended up with 11pts-4reb-3asst, something like that.  While Rubio ended with a 6pt-6reb-14asst-5stls......and the win.  Without watching the game, it just makes me think that Rubio is what I think he is.  He's young.  His body isn't mature yet.  Magic had Lebron size, even taller.  Rubio isn't capable of doing the things Magic could do as far as rebounding, but he can pass the rock.  Derrick Williams needs to be on the court for at least 30 minutes per game.  The Wolves have the pieces available to make some roster moves in order to clear room for Williams to get those minutes.  They need to find the right pieces that fit around Rubio.  He could have the Wolves as a #3 seed for the next 10 years if they make a move for somebody like Dwight Howard.  They've got the pieces, including Love.