The inexact science of NBA talent evaluation becomes even more tricky when it comes to the fascinating and frustrating Ricky Rubio.
Rarely does the focus on the Minnesota Timberwolves point guard tighten to the point of dissecting the type of player he is. His examinations move the lens over to what he could be—or perhaps could have been—or, most often, what he clearly is not.
Given that the Wolves have from now until October 31 to ink him to a contract extension or risk him venturing out into the uncertain world of restricted free agency next offseason, those intangible measures will have tangible ramifications on the franchise and its future.
Guess right on Rubio's ceiling, and the Wolves will have either found a badly needed centerpiece or have avoided a crippling overpay. Guess wrong, and the team could once again see one of its stars shining elsewhere or, worse yet, wind up saddled by a debilitating albatross contract.
At the moment, Minnesota is trying to traverse the tightrope between the two extremes. The Wolves are hopeful of finding a future t ...
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